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Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learning

Schools in Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reopened after authorities decided to abandon remote learning plans in high-risk zones. The move comes amid concerns that extended remote learning might hinder academic progress for students in these regions. Government data indicates over 3,000 deaths and 6,186 confirmed cases across six provinces, with a 48.6% fatality rate. Over 1,000 schools in Ituri Province are designated as 'red zones' due to active transmission risks. Education ministry guidelines previously mandated distance learning via worksheets and media programs, but provincial authorities requested a reversal to avoid educational setbacks. Schools will resume closing and implementing distance learning if new Ebola cases emerge. In some conflict-affected areas, schools reopened with strict hygiene protocols. Parents and educators emphasized precautionary measures like handwashing and social distancing to mitigate transmission risks.

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Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learning

Schools in Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reopened after authorities decided to abandon remote learning plans in high-risk zones. The move comes amid concerns that extended remote learning might hinder academic progress for students in these regions. Government data indicates over 3,000 deaths and 6,186 confirmed cases across six provinces, with a 48.6% fatality rate. Over 1,000 schools in Ituri Province are designated as 'red zones' due to active transmission risks. Education ministry guidelines previously mandated distance learning via worksheets and media programs, but provincial authorities requested a reversal to avoid educational setbacks. Schools will resume closing and implementing distance learning if new Ebola cases emerge. In some conflict-affected areas, schools reopened with strict hygiene protocols. Parents and educators emphasized precautionary measures like handwashing and social distancing to mitigate transmission risks.

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