Guangzhou tests everyone before return to classes

People who have negative results will be allowed to return to school to prepare for the national entrance examination for universities and colleges, as well as entrance exams for senior high schools. Both exams, normally scheduled for June, have been postponed to July this year.

"Anyone with a positive result will be sent to a designated hospitals for isolation, observation and treatment," Liu said.

A junior high school Grade 3 student surnamed Ye said it is really pleasant to resume class and meet classmates and teachers again after school being suspended for months.

"It is understandable to have coronavirus tests before returning to school since the fight against COVID-19 has not been completed yet," Ye was quoted as saying by Yangcheng Evening News.

A junior high school student's mother, surnamed Zhong, said asking to test everyone is a responsible move for both the school and society.