Education authorities across Asia tighten safety measures

Chasing grades: Students in Beijing seen walking out of a school after sitting for ‘gaokao’ in this file photo taken in July. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 pandemic has forced educational authorities across Asia to tighten safety measures when holding public examinations, which includes postponing them.

Although schools are closed in most parts of the region, the authorities have introduced new policies and guidelines as national exams have to be held to ensure the continuity of educational timeline.