Updates: The Latest in Beijing School News

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[Last Updated: Dec 30, 11.24am] Check back daily for the latest updates on school and education-related information in light ofCOVID-19.

(12/30 11.24am) 4-year-old boy contracts COVID

On Dec 13 a 4-year-old boy visited an area in Chaoyang District considered a medium risk with his father (presumed to be the Hanting Hotel/Qingfeng Steamed Bun complex, currently the only medium risk area in Chaoyang). On Dec 19 when the news broke about that cluster, the boy’s father reported their visit to their community and began quarantining at home, as is the protocol. On Dec 29 the boy tested positive and was transported to Ditan Hospital for treatment. His case is classified as light.

(12/30 11.19am) Testing required to return to Dulwich College Beijing

Based on the latest government instructions, everyone, including the staff, third-party staff, and students need to present valid proof of negative COVID-19 test results to enter the campus.

(12/29 5.35pm) Beijing CDC’s recommendations for CNY holiday

During today’s press conference Beijing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deputy director Pang Xinghuo said that the current situation in Beijing is severe and complex and with the Chinese New Year holiday fast approaching, the flow and gathering of people is likely to increase the spread of the latest COVID-19 outbreak. He reminds Beijing residents to reduce large gatherings and adhere to good personal hygiene habits such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, ventilating frequently, gathering less, maintaining a one-meter distance, and using sharing utensils when dining with others.

(12/29 5.12pm) Official changes to CNY holiday in public schools

From today’s press conference a spokesperson for the Municipal Education Commission announced that Beijing’s public elementary schools up to grade 6 will take the Chinese New Year holiday two weeks ahead of schedule starting from Jan 16.  Grades 7 and 8 will take the Chinese New Year holiday one week ahead of schedule starting from Jan 23. High school students will take Chinese New Year as originally scheduled started from Jan 30.

No update yet on whether this will affect private schools and international schools.

(12/29 3pm) COVID testing at Beijing United Family Hospital

BJU sent out a WeChat post reminding patients that they can request either an urgent or regular PCR nucleic acid test. The results of a regular test are available within 15 hours, while the urgent test results are available 5-8 hours after the test is complete. Results will be sent in both English and Chinese to your email address of choice and are also available via your Patient Portal on the same day. Other major hospitals offering COVID testing include Chaoyang Hospital and Ditan Hospital. More information can be found on theBeijinger.

(12/29 2.56pm) Negative COVID-19 test needed to return to BIBA

Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) issued a letter to parents informing them that in accordance to the latest notice from the Education Committee, all teachers and students are required to provide nucleic acid negative test certificates before returning to school.

(12/29 8.42am) New COVID-19 cases detected

Seven additional cases were detected yesterday in Beijing, all residents of Shunyi. It’s the highest one-day total in a long while, most likely the result of over a million tests being conducted in the district over the last 3 days.

(12/28 11.49pm) Student needs negative COVID-19 test to return to BSB, Shunyi

BSB, Shunyi plans on welcoming back its students on Jan 4. The school has asked all staff and students (including those aged 6 and under) must have a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test before they return to school.

(12/28 11.30am) The Children’s House Montessori Kindergarten Winter Camp – Chinese Treasures cancels field trip

In light of the newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 The Children’s House has decided to cancel its field trip to the Song Art Gallery located in Shunyi.

(12/28 11.30am) Testing required to return to ISB

International School of Beijing issued a letter to parents requiring that all students, teachers, staff, and contracted staff to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within Beijing dated no earlier than Dec 24 in order to enter the campus.

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