Teachers and parents in Marondera have said there was no need for the reopening of schools in the wake of COVID-19 infections.
Speaking during a Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ)-organised consultative meeting held at Mbuya Nehanda Hall in the farming town on Wednesday, the teachers and parents said government should shelve the idea of reopening schools until it puts its house in order for the safety of children and teachers.
“There are no PPEs [personal protective equipment] in schools and government has not shown commitment to save lives and whose children should be sacrificed.
Speaking during the same meeting, PTUZ secretary-general Raymond Majongwe said government should consider simple things before reopening schools.
“For example, a school has 1 000 learners, all need to wash hands before resuming lessons.
