Mongolia to Transition to Online Learning
Mongolia Transfers In-Person Classes to Online Due to Harsh Winter Weather and Flu Outbreak
The Ministry of Education and Science in Mongolia has announced that all general educational schools will be transitioning from in-person classes to online classes. This decision comes in response to a strong cold front that has been sweeping across the country, bringing extreme cold temperatures, strong winds, and blizzards.
In addition to this, students in grades sixth to twelfth will have access to online classes for a week, starting from December 25th until the beginning of the winter vacation. This measure aims to protect students from the harsh weather conditions and the increased risk of flu transmission in school settings.
The Health Ministry has reported a significant increase in seasonal flu cases, particularly among children in the capital city of Ulan Bator. Hospitals across the country, especially in Ulan Bator, are facing overcrowding in their children’s wards as a result of the flu outbreak.
Mongolia’s climate is heavily continental, with long and frigid winters. It is normal for temperatures to drop to minus 25 degrees Celsius during the winter months, with the peak flu season typically occurring from December to February. Given these conditions, the decision to move to online classes is a necessary precaution to ensure the safety and health of students.
The transition to online classes will not only protect students from the extreme weather conditions but also help curb the spread of the flu. This proactive approach by the Ministry of Education and Science is crucial in safeguarding the well-being of Mongolia’s student population during this challenging winter season.
