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Malawi to Reopen Schools in Phases on September 7

Lameck Masina

   BLANTRYE, MALAWI - Malawi has announced plans for a phased reopening of
   schools beginning on September 7, as the rate of confirmed cases of
   COVID-19 has dropped.'¯ But health officials warn the lower infection
   rates are not because the pandemic is waning, but because of a decrease
   in testing rates due to a shortage of testing kits.'¯'¯

   '¯Malawi's Education Minister Agnes Nyalonje told a press conference
   Thursday the reopening of schools aims to reduce the economic and
   social impact of coronavirus on the country.

   "COVID-19 has put education in Malawi and the world over in disarray as
   we all know," Nyalonje said. "We have however realized that there is a
   need to continue educating and preparing our human resources, if the
   country is to develop."

   She said the classes -- resuming on September 7 -- are only for those
   sitting for final examinations and fourth year college students, while
   classes for younger students will begin in October.

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