NW Education Dept says no need to extend marking days after 11 COVID-19 cases The province said marking is progressing well despite 11 teachers testing positive for COVID-19. Teachers at a matric marking centre. Picture: @HubertMweli/Twitter 87 days ago JOHANNESBURG - With the marking of matric exams expected to conclude this week, the North West Education Department says 70% of scripts in the province have been completed so far. The province said marking is progressing well despite 11 teachers testing positive for COVID-19. It’s understood nine marking staff and two departmental officials have contracted the virus since the marking process started earlier this month.