Rise in Covid-19 cases forces Hong Kong to close schools
Schools were reopened in late May but social restrictions are tightened after surge in new coronavirus infections
10 July 2020 - 08:52
Hong Kong — Hong Kong is closing its schools again, as a surge in coronavirus cases within the community after a long stretch without infections forces the financial hub to reinstate restrictions that had been loosened.
All schools will break for summer holiday starting on Monday, Hong Kong secretary for education Kevin Yeung said in a briefing on Friday. The Hong Kong Economic Times reported earlier that the city would shut the schools...
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