Coronavirus: Malaysia plans reopening of schools using three different safety models

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PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysian schools can choose from one of three models when they reopen classes soon, the Education Ministry has said.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PETALING JAYA - Malaysian schools can choose from one of three models when they reopen classes soon, the Education Ministry has said.

The government had from June 24 allowed more than 500,000 students from some 2,500 schools to return to classes, as they would be taking their secondary and international leaving examinations.Like other countries, Malaysia is grappling with how to safely reopen educational institutions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Malaysian schools and colleges were shut in March when the government began implementing movement curbs.

Malaysia on Tuesday reported two new Covid-19 cases, bringing the cumulative total to 8,639. The death tally from the virus stood at 121. On the reopening of schools, deputy director-general Adzman Talib said:"The maximum capacity in a class with social distancing depends on how suitable the classroom is or the space used."

 

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