Answers to frequently asked questions on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic

exceptional cases, the management may permit visits for a reasonable period of time. G. Education: 35. How will public and private, primary, secondary technical schools, high schools, and higher educational institutions work? Education at all levels will take place through distance learning , in accordance with guidelines sent to schools by the Ministry of Education. In cases where the physical presence of students is required for the purpose of conducting laboratory courses for the preparation of students for examinations in Higher Education Institutions, the laboratory courses will be conducted with a physical presence, in compliance with the health protocols. 36. What applies to day-care and nursery schools, kindergartens, and pre- primary and special education schools? These remain in operation, in accordance with the protocols issued by the competent Ministries of Labour and Education. 37. What applies to the operation of tutoring schools, private tuition centres and how will private afternoon courses be taught? The tutoring schools, and private educational centers remain closed and learning is done online through distance learning/distance education. Teachers offering home lessons or in particular (teacher and one student) should teach remotely for as long as the measures in force. The measure regarding online courses shall be applied indicatively in cases such as: music lessons (musical instruments, vocals, choir, etc), painting, art, gymnastics, dance, theatre, foreign languages, teaching of school lessons (mathematics, chemistry, physics, history, etc.). ***New additions are highlighted in the text 20 January 2021