According to Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, nine candidates from five Districts who tested COVID-19 positive were allowed to write their examination under controlled conditions, managed by the Departments of Health and Education officials.
“Due to an exponential increase, and to mitigate on risk for the transmission of the decease, it has been decided that with the effect of Monday, 16 November 2020 all candidates who tested COVID-19 positive will be housed at NASREC to write and study at the said facility, managed by Health and Education officials,” he said.
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All identified candidates will be quarantined at NASREC for a minimum of 10 days (for mild sickness) and the days could be extended for severely sick candidates. Candidates will be provided with educational facilities, health care, catering, and all other requirements in compliance with the Health Protocols.
“The Department of Health will facilitate EMS to transport candidates from their homes to the said quarantine site, and it is expected that parents must inform the respective schools/Principals, for necessary arrangements to be concluded, the quarantining of candidates will take place from Sunday, 15 November 2020,” added Mabona.
