President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a state of disaster due to the coronavirus. The President has said schools should close on Wednesday as a measure to prevent the virus spreading across schools.
So far, 202 people have been tested positive with the coronavirus. This has led to the President taking measures against the virus. In his recent press release, President Ramaphosa has said children should stay at home to prevent against the raging spreading virus.
Most school activities that had been set for the week have been cancelled in response to the killer virus that is spreading almost at a fraction of a second. Some private schools across the country have already closed and some to do so during the course of the week.
The sudden closing of schools has caused restlessness to employed parents as they have to stay back home to guard over their children. This has also led to financial strains as some parents have to employ caretakers. This might be something they had not budgeted for. Some parents have also decided to send their children overseas to prevent the virus.
Employers may however be expected to understand the situation at hand and be able to release employers with children at home. Some parents will have to work from home after being given leave days and this to an extent affects them as some may be on unpaid leave.
