DILI, 18 august 2021 (TATOLI) — Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports (MEJD), Armindo Maia, said 50 students from one school in capital Dili were tested positive for Covid-19, yesterday.
Today, MEJD and the Ministry of Health had decided to temporarily suspend the teaching and learning process of all schools in Dili.
The two-week suspension started from 17 to 31 august 2021, which means the school exams that had been scheduled to take place on august 23 would be halted as well.
The teaching and learning process of schools in capital Dili had to be re-halted after a month’s resumption, said Minister Maia.
“We don’t want to again suspend the teaching and learning process, but the current circumstance is forcing us to make the decision. We want our school children to be saved and not infected by the Covid-19,” Maia told reporters after the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers, at the Palace of the Government, in Dili, today.
Maia said regarding the Covid-19 protocols, all teachers and students comply with the Covid-19 guideline recommended by the Ministry of Health and the WHO, by wearing masks, keep social distancing, and washing regularly and thoroughly.
“We will see the situation in Capital Dili, If the situation is back to normal on 31 august then will resume the classes for students to sit for the exam. It depends on the decision and the permission of the Ministry of Health and the Integrated Crisis Management Center (SIJK),” said Maia.
He said to ensure students keep learning during this difficult time MEJD had ordered the principals of all schools in Dili to distribute online lessons and summaries for students to prepare themselves for the next exam.
Journalist: Filomeno Martins
Editor: Nelia Borges Rosario
