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Written by: Deng Yinglin
2020-01-25 18:58
Last updated: 2020-01-25 20:53The epidemic of the new coronavirus in Wuhan has continued to expand. At least five people in Hong Kong have been diagnosed. At the request of parents, principals, the Education Association and the Education Federation, the Education Bureau announced today (25th) that primary and secondary schools and kindergartens will extend annual leave to the fastest 2 Classes will only resume on the 17th.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Baptist University, Chinese University of Science and Technology also sent a letter to all students, saying that due to the impact of "Wuhan Pneumonia", they decided to postpone the start of the school and resumed classes on February 17.
Among them, the Chinese University has also upgraded the school's contingency measures to the "emergency" level. In addition to calling on the school to wear masks and setting up a fever treatment center on the fifth day of the new year, it is also recommended that local boarders go home, and residents must apply for health status; and PolyU will also Check the temperature of the person entering or exiting the school.
CUHK Contingency Measures Upgraded to "Emergency" Level Calling Local Boarders to Go Home
CUHK announces that the class will be extended to February 17th, and that the school's contingency measures will be upgraded to the "emergency" level, including requiring the entire school to wear masks, calling on local residents to go home to live, and homestay students must complete a health declaration form and 14 days of self-medicine Watchlist. If you have a fever or respiratory infection, you will need to notify the wardens to arrange medical intervention and report to the University Health Promotion and Protection Committee.
In addition, the cleanliness of CUHK dormitories and public places has been upgraded to the highest level. The University Health Service will set up a fever treatment center, which will start operation on the fifth day (January 29).
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HKUST President Shi Wei, Chief Vice President Ni Mingxuan and Vice President (Administrative) He Zhixin sent a letter to all teachers and students today, stating that after considering the outbreak of "Wuhan pneumonia", the school decided to postpone the resumption of the course for two weeks, that is, February 17, because Days to 20 will be used for make-up exams, so the second semester will officially begin on February 21. As for the rest of the course transfers or arrangements will be announced later.
The school also said that it has expanded epidemic prevention measures on campus as much as possible and will also mobilize school activities. As for the school's administrative management, it will resume after the Lunar New Year holiday. Students can contact the school if necessary.
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Baptist University President Qian Dakang also sent a letter to teachers and students this evening, stating that due to the continued spread of new coronavirus pneumonia, the school decided to suspend classes until February 17, and unnecessary school activities may also be cancelled or postponed. Maintain normal operation. Taking into account the progress of the students, the school will arrange e-learning during the suspension period, and make up lessons as needed after the resumption.
HKBU also urged teachers and students throughout the school to pay attention to hygiene and avoid visiting high-risk cities, and reminded teachers and students with fever or symptoms of respiratory infections to seek medical advice and should not return to school.
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