South Africa to close schools again

South Africa has decided to close all schools for a second time as the number of Covid-19 cases surges.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision in a televised addressed in Pretoria on Thursday.

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in South Africa doubled over the past 17 days to surpass 400,000.

More than 13,000 cases were reported for a second consecutive day on Thursday, bringing the cumulative total to 408,052 -- the world’s fifth-highest.
The government has forecast that the country is expected to reach its peak-infection rate in the coming weeks.

All schools were closed in March when the government introduced one of the world’s strictest lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus.

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