Schools in China ramp up anti-virus measures while welcoming new semester(1/6)

A teacher takes photos for students before the opening ceremony for the new semester at Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

A student representative addresses the opening ceremony for the new semester at Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Senior students put the school badge on first year students at the opening ceremony for the new semester at Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

A teacher helps a student wear face mask at the entrance of Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

A student has body temperature checked before entering the classroom at Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Students wait to attend the opening ceremony for the new semester at Beijing Primary School Guangwai branch in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 31, 2021. Posting one-meter distance signs, putting up infrared thermometers, and setting up temporary observation zones, schools in China are ramping up anti-virus measures while welcoming the fall semester starting from Sept. 1. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)