The Western Cape Education Department says it has seen an increase in the number of learners infected with  Covid-19 in Cape Winelands schools.

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Over the past week, at least seven schools in the area had to be decontaminated because of Covid-infections there.

WCED spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond said there were 34 active cases of learners (who tested positive for covid-19), while 36 teachers and non-teaching staff also tested positive for the virus.

This is an increase from 10 May this year, when there were 18 cases of teacher and non-teaching staff infections, and 15 learner cases.

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