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Response to Covid-19 during the school year 2020-2021
In the run-up to the school year, the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture has worked with the epidemiological authorities and the implementers of school and leisure activities to put together the current epidemiological measures for different school levels. The main aim is to ensure that schooling is being carried out in the most traditional way possible and ensuring the right of all students to study. The composed guidelines have been published on the ministry's website during the week of 24/8.
Response to Covid-19 during the school year 2019-2020
In Iceland, as of 16 March 2020, some restrictions were in place to maximise social distancing within schools. The restrictions were eased on 04 May 2020.