Hong Kong Reports Zero New COVID-19 Cases for Third Consecutive Day... Some Schools Begin Reopening

Transition After Nearly Four Months of Online Classes
Gradual Resumption of High School On-Campus Classes

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] As the number of new COVID-19 cases has remained steady for three consecutive days, some schools in Hong Kong reopened for in-person classes on the 20th.

According to local Hong Kong media, schools in Hong Kong, which have been conducting online classes for nearly four months since the Lunar New Year holiday in January, decided to gradually resume on-campus classes starting from this day.

Some international schools opened their doors on this day, and a total of 53 international schools are scheduled to reopen within this week. Additionally, 19 international schools are set to reopen on the 25th. Local Hong Kong schools will begin gradually resuming classes starting with high schools on the 27th.

Schools that have resumed classes have installed thermometers and hand sanitizers to prevent COVID-19 infections, and students are required to wear masks during class. Desks in classrooms are also arranged to maintain a distance of 1 meter.

Many schools have decided to implement half-day classes to prevent students from coming into contact with each other during lunchtime.

On this day, no new COVID-19 cases were reported in Hong Kong. The total number of confirmed cases stands at 1,055.

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