Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwasi Pratt Jnr, says there is no essence in reopening schools when the Covid situation in the country is not known.
This statement from the astute journalist follows the resumption of school for second-year students of Junior and Senior High Schools across the country today October 5, 2020.
The announcement from the President forms part of efforts to ensure that 2nd years complete their academic work as government works towards the easing of restriction in the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus
“The students are expected to complete their academic work on December 14, 2020, the President said amid strict adherence to Covid-19 safety protocols.With Junior High Schools operating with class sizes of 30, and Senior High Schools with class sizes of 25, SHS 2 and JHS 2 students will be in school for 10 weeks to study, and write their end of term examinations,” the President said.
In an interview with host of Atinka AM Drive Ekourba Gyasi, Kwasi Pratt said the government has refrained from providing citizens with the real situation on the ground with respect to Covid-19.
“ Of what importance is the reopening of second years in basic and secondary schools when the real covid-19 situation on the ground is not known. Government has failed with its periodic updates. Countries all over the world are still updating its citizens on covid situation since there is a new wave. The Ghanaian government has stopped updating just because we do not want to cause fear and panic. What kind of tricks is that? so on what ground are we opening the schools”, he explained.
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