In-class schooling planned in Latvia from September, if infections stay low

For the upcoming school year, Latvia is planning to allow regular work in classes with the requirement of observing epidemiological safety measures. That is, provided if the infection rate of COVID-19 will stay as low as it has been since June.

The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science stated on Tuesday, July 28, that this option of education during the pandemic of COVID-19, referred to as model A, means in-class learning in all levels of education. Model A also requires the compliance with the necessary requirements of epidemiological safety.

This means timely circulation of information, observing personal hygiene, monitoring the personal state of health and keeping physical distance.

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The specifics of the physical distancing measure are left to local authorities to decide on as the size of the premises of education institutions and the number of pupils and students varies from town to town.

The next school and academic year in Latvia will start on September 1.