Hong Kong weighs allowing up to a third of a school’s pupils to return to face-to-face classes
- Currently, no more than a sixth of the student capacity allowed to return on a half-day basis to attend lessons or take tests
- Officials also said to be mulling regular coronavirus testing for teachers – possibly every two weeks
Hong Kong’s education authorities are weighing whether to allow up to a third of a school’s student capacity to return for in-person classes after the coming holiday, the Post has learned.
Two sources said education officials held a meeting with school heads on Tuesday that touched on the arrangements for resuming classes after the Lunar New Year holiday.
A third source added officials were also mulling regular coronavirus testing for teachers – possibly every two weeks – to reduce the transmission risks in schools.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung on Monday said the bureau had been looking into bringing back more students for face-to-face classes after the Lunar New Year holiday. But half-day learning would still be in place to avoid having pupils eat at school. Yeung said a decision would be made this week after meeting school heads.