Gyeongbuk Office of Education Switches All Schools in Ankang and Gangdong Areas of Gyeongju to 'Remote Classes'

Remote Classes for 100 Schools in Some Areas of Gumi and 84 Schools in Some Areas of Andong

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education announced on the 18th that it will switch 19 kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools in Angang-eup and nearby Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju City, where a chain infection of COVID-19 recently occurred, to full remote classes until the 24th.

The schools in Gyeongju subject to remote switching include 9 kindergartens, 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Middle and high schools will conduct remote classes until the 18th considering the final exam schedule, and plan to extend the period depending on the infection situation.

Currently, many asymptomatic infections are occurring in Angang-eup and Gangdong-myeon areas of Gyeongju, and strengthened administrative orders have been issued. Gyeongju City has set up screening clinics in the area and is encouraging everyone to get tested.

In Andong and Gumi areas, COVID-19 confirmed cases among residents, students, and teachers have also occurred, so to protect students and staff, a total of 100 kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools in parts of Gumi and 84 kindergartens, elementary, middle, and high schools in parts of Andong have also switched entirely to remote classes.

Remote classes in Gumi and Andong are scheduled until the 18th, but additional extensions are being considered depending on the weekend situation.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik stated, “Since the local infection situation is severe, all education support offices will closely cooperate with local quarantine authorities to proactively switch to remote classes.”

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