More than 90 pupils and staff at Deccan Road Primary in Pietermaritzburg have been asked to self-isolate after coming into contact with a teacher who had tested positive for Covid-19. TheMerurySA
Savannah Park Secondary was also forced to close its doors yesterday after one of its teachers tested positive for the virus.
“By late Tuesday evening, after receiving her results, she notified the school of her positive test result,” he said. He said a notice was sent out to all parents reassuring them that all procedures had been followed and advising them on further steps. He added that they were advised to close the school for the next two weeks or until advised otherwise.
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