Students return to Hanoi after COVID-19 outbreak

PSNews – Thousands of tertiary-level students returned to Hanoi during the last weeken for study after a long break due to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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A number of universities throughout Hanoi reopened on March 2 after a long break due to the COVID-19.

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The entrance gate of the Academy of Journalism and Communications was packed with students on the morning of March 2.

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Some universities also carried out body temperature checks on students at the entrance gate.

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Hand sanitizer and antiseptic gel was placed by the door of every classrooms and corridors so that the students could wash their hands before classes. 

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Many universities and colleges had disinfected rooms and other facilitates before March 2, prepared hygiene equipment for students and instructed their teachers and medical workers to handle issues.

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Students also have their own facemasks when going to school.
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Almost all students wore facemasks to prevent infection of Covid-19 on their first day returning to school.
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Due to the complicated Covid-19 situation, several universities in Hanoi, such as the Hanoi National University of Civil Engineering, the National Economics University, the Hanoi Law University, and the Academy of Finance, have not yet reopened. 
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A classroom full of students at the Hanoi University of Science on March 2.
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