Cheong "Whether to Postpone School Opening Depends Most on COVID-19 Transmission Issue"
Decision on Postponement of Elementary, Middle, and High School Opening Not to Be Delayed... "Final Decision Based on Risk Level"
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A senior Blue House official said on the 15th during a meeting with reporters that regarding the issue of postponing the start of elementary, middle, and high schools due to the 'novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)', "this is not formally a matter for the Blue House to decide," but added, "the most important thing right now is whether COVID-19 can spread among students at school once classes begin."
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The senior Blue House official stated, "this is the most important criterion for judgment. Therefore, I think the opinions of experts will be prioritized first," and added, "I understand that a decision on this will be made quite soon. This is not an issue that can be delayed. For now, the final decision will be made based on the level of risk."
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