Public schools to start reopening in Bishkek from January 18

AKIPRESS.COM - On January 18, 1st, 5th, 9th and 11th graders will start attending school in Bishkek in two shifts and seating in chess order, the mayor's office said.
The city authorities discussed reopening of schools and kindergartens based on the algorithm of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Science.
From January 12 to 18, Bishkek city teachers will pass medical examination. Teachers with COVID-19 symptoms and persons who contacted with them will have to pass PCR testing. Schools will be disinfected, readied for school children to come back to classes.
The 1st, 5th, 9th and 11th graders will study normally until February 1 under epidemiologists' monitoring. In case of favorable epidemiologic situation at schools, all the rest of the school children will start going to school.
Online study will still be available for those children who cannot attend classes for various reasons.
Kindergartens will also resume their work from January 20.