Parents hesitant to send their children to school – Lekutu Advisory Councillor

The Advisory Councillor of Lekutu District in Bua, Mohammed Farukh says many parents in his district are worried about their children, especially those in primary schools as COVID-19 cases are increasing in the Bua province.

Farukh says plenty parents have told him that they are hesitant to send their children to school as they will be travelling in vans and buses which puts them at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

He says some students travel 20 kilometres to reach schools and they will come across many people who could be carrying the virus.

Farukh says parents are also questioning who will monitor their children in public transport to ensure they are following COVID-safe protocols.

The Advisory Councillor of Lekutu District also confirms around 10 people are in isolation in their homes in Lekutu as they have tested positive to COVID-19.