February 24, 2021 | 18:03 (GMT+7)
Students in 52 provinces, cities come back to school
As of February 24, schools in 52 provinces and cities reopened to their students. The 11 remaining provinces and cities are considering the pandemic situation in their localities to make decisions on when their schools can reopen.
The Ministry of Education and Training has requested local departments of education and training and educational institutions nationwide to strictly implement COVID-19 prevention and control measures, especially when students come back to school.
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A student washes hands with sanitizer |
Schools are urged to stay vigilant against the pandemic, and proactively carry out prevention and control measures to ensure safety for students, with the focus on disinfecting classes, teaching and learning tools and toys.
Schools are also requested to coordinate with parents to keep a close watch on students’ health while they are at home and at school.
The Ministry of Education and Training also asked schools to actively build study plans for students to ensure the quality of their study after a long holiday.
Source: VNA