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By Johannah Malogadihlare
Four Schools that were affected by measles in the Northern Cape province re-opened their doors for learning on Monday after the Education Department together with the Health Department took steps to contain the virus.
The four affected schools in the Delportshoop District were temporarily closed for fumigation after the measles outbreak affected 100 learners.
The Northern Cape Department of Education said it has a recovery plan to help the learners catch up with missed school work.
The Education MEC Abraham Vosloo had reported that learners in Grades 4 and 6, were affected by measles. But only Grade 12 learners would be allowed to write the preliminary exams for precautionary measures to avoid further infections.
The Department of Health reported that over 800 children were vaccinated for measles. One learner has recovered from severe symptoms after 5 days of isolation.
The Health Department’s head of Communication Lehuma Ntuane said the rollout of the vaccination at the affected schools had begun.
“We are happy to announce that schools have reopened and our subject advisor will be assisting learners to catch up with missed school work,” said Ntuane.
Furthermore, lessons started on Monday and everything is back to normal, vaccination continues in the four affected schools, he said.
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