(MENAFN) After two months in lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, students in examination classes re-gather at school on Monday.
The schools officially closed in March as part of the government"s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, the students have resumed lessons and preparations for upcoming exams, of course, with face masks as precaution.
A student at Roma Girls Secondary School, Veronica Nyirenda, said that she was thrilled to resume classes after staying at home for two months. She explained, "I am excited because I missed interactions with my friends". She said that students were satisfied with all the preparation authorities have made, including the health guidelines that were enforced.
A head teacher at the school, Namangolwa expressed her gratitude that there were large numbers of returning students, saying, "We have a full house and everything is just okay. The pupils are happy to see each other after a long time".
A teacher at Ng"ombe PTA School, Bernard Mutambwa, discussed the preparations made to follow health guidelines given by health officials. Many students came with masks, while others had to be denied access to the school for not following necessary safety procedure. Local media shows that there were large numbers of students being turned away.
The government said that they would provide all students with face masks upon entry.
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