(Yicai Global) June 6 -- Shanghai’s high schools resumed face-to-face classes for second- and third-year students today after a nearly three-month halt due to Covid-19. All other students will continue their studies online.

College and high school entrance exams have also been postponed by a month this year, Shanghai’s education authorities said in May. They will be held on July 7 to 9 and on July 11 to 12, respectively.

Students approach the entrance gate of Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ High School in Changning district, which welcomed back more than 300 kids today.

A student uses her mobile phone to scan her health code and register her health status before entering the school.

With Covid-19 restrictions preventing students from taking public transport, some rode bicycles to school.

According to the city government, more than 5,000 police officers were deployed to ensure a safe and orderly return to school life.

Students wash their hands after entering the Shanghai No. 3 Girls’ High School.

Editors: Dou Shicong, Peter Thomas