Shanghai’s Schools Are Back in Action—Soon!
Just one week away from turning the classroom lights back on, Shanghai’s schools will open their doors on September 1—all grades, from kindergartens to university‑level institutions. The city is rolling out a safety routine that reads like a daily playlist: every teacher and student must swipe a nucleic‑acid test before leaving campus, and we’re also keeping a two‑week “self‑health check” calendar for everyone inside city limits.
What the Reopening Looks Like
- All primary, middle, and high schools and kindergartens and nurseries will resume normal operations.
- Daily COVID tests are mandatory for everyone in school—no excuses.
- Everybody inside Shanghai will undergo a 14‑dayself‑management period before the doors open.
- Testing stays free until the end of September to keep the corona boot on pause.
Why the “Hard” Stop in March?
After a big spike at the height of the April–May outbreak, the city shut all schools mid‑March and wrestled with a two‑month lockdown. It meant a pause in classroom chatter, and a heavy shift to home‑study for most students.
Students from higher grades (middle and high) were let back into classrooms in June, but the majority still stayed home till semester’s end.
Wet Thoughts & Numbers
As of Saturday, Shanghai logged five new asymptomatic local infections—the city’s B‑healthy approach is working. Nationwide, 2,467 domestically‑transmitted cases were reported.
Next Steps & How You Can Stay Updated
- Keep your test results ready—think of it as your new “health ID.”
- Follow the city’s 14‑day self‑management guide; it’s a quick routine, no time travel required.
- Stay on track with any updates from the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission—it’s your go‑to source.
With schools reopening, cities like Shanghai are proving that even in an age where technology keeps us apart, a little daily testing and a soft schedule can bring us back together—without compromising safety. Get ready: history’s about to say, “Welcome back, students!”
