Wuhan reopens schools as restrictions ease

Wuhan municipal officials said that 83 senior middle schools and 38 secondary vocational schools are the first batch of schools to open for graduates. These schools have carried out cleaning and preventive disinfection before opening.

Wuhan: The Chinese city of Wuhan -- where coronavirus originated last year -- reopened some schools on Wednesday as the city eased restrictions.

State TV China Central Television reported senior students in 121 high and vocational schools returned to campus.

According to the Wuhan municipal government, 83 senior middle schools and 38 secondary vocational schools are the first batch of schools to open for graduates.

These schools have carried out cleaning and preventive disinfection before opening, officials said.

Health tests are required for all faculty and staff of Grade Three classes in these schools and for students prior to their return, CCTV said.

The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.