Hong Kong students can take masks off while exercising for first time since 2021
- Students still have to wear masks during all other lessons, says education authority
- Education Bureau reminds teachers to adjust intensity of exercises according to students’ fitness levels
Students can finally take their masks off while exercising but must keep them on during the rest of the time at school, education authorities have said as Hong Kong eases the last of its Covid-19 restrictions.
The Education Bureau on Thursday also noted fitness levels of students “might be different” from before the pandemic began in 2020, and reminded teachers to adjust the intensity of exercises according to students’ fitness levels.
“Teachers should adjust the level, exercise intensity during physical education lessons and physical activities appropriately and remind students to proceed progressively according to their ability,” it said.
The bureau added that teachers should encourage students to engage in physical activities daily “so as to improve physical fitness level”.
The city’s nearly 700,0000 primary and secondary schools students have been required to wear masks at school at all times since 2021, including during physical education lessons.
