Last week contacts sports were suspended at schools. During the last week of term one, school sports activity-related Covid-19 outbreaks in Gauteng were reported and have been gradually increasing in term two. It is evident that despite following the protocols as guided by the directions on extramural activities and standard operating procedure on the prevention, containment and management of Covid-19 in schools, contact sports events still contribute to the spread of Covid-19,” read a statement from the council.
GUEST: Prof BURTRAM FIELDING – Virologist, Director of Research and Development at the University of The Western Cape