- Many parents have been unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so officials worry many will be unable to send their children to school.
- Low levels of testing will make monitoring the coronavirus in schools difficult, and many are concerned about how children will be protected from the virus.
- Some countries are setting precautions for schools such as handwashing stations and social distancing.
- Distance learning is not a viable option, as 80% of students do not have access to the internet.
As schools reopen in Africa, relief is matched by anxiety
(11/16/2020)
