More than two months after suspension of classes due to the coronavirus in Cameroon, primary and secondary school students returned to school on Monday.
The government is facing criticism for weak measures to combat the spread of the virus in one of the most affected countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
With masks on, students returned to school in the capital Yaoundé. Sanitary kits have been made available.
“So, this morning at the entrance, we gave masks to all the students, each teacher will also receive a mask. We also have alcohol-based gels”, said Seyapdje Maurice, Deputy Headmaster of Deido High school.
For some parents, the reopening of schools was far too quick, considering the scale of the outbreak. A view shared by Douala mayor, Roger Mbassa Ndine.
“It is against the law to willfully contaminate others. And yet that is what is being done. Some people deliberately contaminate others, and when children have to go back to school, it is extremely important that…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
