The Education Bureau today announced that schools will continue to suspend all on-campus activities from July 29 to August 16.

The arrangements are also applicable to face-to-face teaching activities and other on-campus activities of Schools Offering Non-formal Curriculum, including tutorial schools.

The bureau said schools may consider conducting make-up classes or other learning activities online.

Due to the epidemic’s development, the bureau announced on July 14 that all schools should suspend all on-campus activities including make-up classes and extra-curricular activities at all levels for two weeks from July 15 to 28.

Noting that the Government has announced anti-epidemic measures to strengthen the protection of public health in view of the severity of the epidemic situation, the bureau said it decided to further extend the measures after thorough consideration and consultation with experts to safeguard the health and well-being of students, teaching staff and members of the public.

Regarding the arrangements for the 2020-21 new school year and the possibility of conducting face-to-face teaching activities, the bureau said it will closely monitor the epidemic's development and take into account professional advice from health experts, as well as discuss the relevant arrangements with the school sector.

It will announce the details as early as possible once the arrangements are confirmed.