Mozambique: Government Authorises Re-Opening of Schools

Maputo — Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday night announced that all schools, closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, may re-open and give face-to-face classes as from Monday.

Addressing the nation, Nyusi said this government decision applies to all institutions of primary, secondary, technical, professional and higher education. He did not mention pre-school education.

Nyusi justified the reopening of schools on the grounds that there is little evidence of transmission of Covid-19…