The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has called for calm as it deals with a scabies outbreak at two schools in Oudtshoorn and George.
The health department says it’s working with the health officials in the region to find an immediate solution to the problem.
The skin infection originates from tiny mites and causes irritation and a rash.
It can last for up to two months, especially in sensitive areas of the body.
WCED said they are receiving advice on how to limit the spread of the infection at the schools in the southern Cape.
WCED Director of Communication Bronagh Hammond told the publication that about 200 affected learners are receiving treatment at the Thembalethu and Tyholora Primary Schools in the George and Oudtshoorn areas.
The department said it’s still waiting for an updated report from the district health department and the exact measures to limit the spread of scabies.
-EWN
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