President Magufuli orders Tanzanian schools to reopen on June 29

Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Monday ordered schools to reopen on June 29.

Schools in the country had been closed in March over the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.

The president made the announcement while addressing Parliament in Dodoma, saying that there was no need to keep schools closed because the virus infection rate has dropped drastically.

On June 1, university, college and Form Six students resumed their studies.

The president, however, urged residents to observe hygiene and preventive measures as instructed by health authorities.

The president’s speech marks the end of the 11th Parliament which is set to be dissolved after completing its term, ahead of the General Election in October.