113 new COVID-19 cases in KZN schools
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the number of COVID-19 cases in the province's schools is a reflection of the infection rates of communities in which they operate.
This as there has been an increase in the number of infected teachers, learners and support staff over the past seven days.
During a briefing on Sunday, Zikalala said two weeks back, 74 cases were reported - 57 were teachers and 13 learners.
He says last week school cases have increased to 187 - of which 139 are teachers, and 37 are learners.
"Since schools re-opened, we have seen an increase in the number of confirmed positive cases involving teachers, learners and support staff alike. Umgungundlovu District leads in terms of the number of infected teachers.
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"We are expecting that schools will be opening, additional Grades will be coming back on 6 July.
"We are getting ready with the Department of Education - having prepared teachers ad we will be preparing learners who will be coming back and ensure that orientation takes place."
