Early childhood development centres help to curb the virus

Early childhood development centres help to curb the virus Helping reduce the risk of infections and saving lives ECDs countrywide closed for more than two weeks Michelline Nawatises

Due to the rapid rise of Covid-19 cases, the ministry of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare announced the following measures:

•ECDs countywide will close from 25 June - 26 July 2021.

•ECD centres are instructed to stock up on Covid-19 essential supplies during the break to ensure safety of children before the resumption of face-to-face teaching and learning.

•The ministry is ready to support community-based ECD centres with personal protective equipment (PPE) and urges stakeholders to assist in this regard.

Executive director Esther Lusepani said: “We understand it has not been easy for anyone of us, however the health and safety of the children and staff remains a priority.”

The ministry further urges all parents and educators to participate in the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination initiative to help reduce the risk of infection and save lives.

PHOTOS: Michelline Nawatises