2021-01-13 13:35:27 GMT2021-01-13 21:35:27(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
LUSAKA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) As Zambia prepares to reopen schools next week, a debate has emerged whether the schools should be reopened or not following a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Zambia has witnessed a surge in COVID-19 cases during the second wave of the pandemic, with health authorities warning that huge gatherings are fueling the surge.
Ministry of General Education Jobbics Kalumba said schools will reopen on Jan. 18 and that the second calendar will not be disturbed by the COVID-19.
However, the announcement has opened a debate, with people expressing various views.