Congo reopens schools despite Ebola spread
Schools reopened this week in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo that health officials had classed as high risk, after authorities abandoned a planned distance learning policy that would have used worksheets and radio and TV programmes. Government data show the outbreak has exceeded 3,000 deaths, spans six provinces and carries a 48.6% mortality rate. The epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo species, for which the article says there is no approved vaccine or treatment. Officials said classrooms must use hand washing and distancing, and that closures and distance learning would be used again if cases appear.
More than 3,000 people have died and schools reopened amid active transmission.
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The government first ordered distance learning in red zones with worksheets and broadcasts. Provincial leaders asked for school reopening to avoid learning loss. Officials said they will close schools again at the first sign of a case.
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