Pandemic of COVID-19: Scotland scraps school finals, while Ukraine enforces lockdown measures
In the ongoing battle against the coronavirus pandemic, several countries continue to adapt their strategies to combat the virus. Here's a roundup of the latest developments in Ukraine, Moldova, and Scotland.
Ukraine
As of now, Ukraine does not have specific COVID-19 restrictions in place such as curfews or lockdowns related to the pandemic. However, the country is under curfews due to martial law from the ongoing conflict with Russia, not for COVID-19 control. Citizens are subject to curfews varying by region, for example, in Kyiv and Lviv, the curfew is from midnight to 5 a.m., but these are security measures rather than health restrictions.
Moldova
Moldova currently has no specific COVID-19 restrictions or updates reported. The latest epidemiological reports do not highlight active COVID-19 restrictions in the Moldovan context at this time.
Scotland
In Scotland, high school students will not sit for final exams in 2021. Instead, teachers will assess students' achievements throughout the year to determine their final grades. This decision was made due to disruptions in normal school operations caused by the coronavirus. The Scottish government has also announced measures referred to as 'Winter Holidays for Safety'. These measures will include strengthened quarantine restrictions, the closure of gyms, cinemas, and non-food stores.
Meanwhile, in the United States, President Joe Biden has presented a new team to combat the coronavirus. Biden has promised a decisive, systematic approach, including vaccinating 100 million people in the first 100 days of his presidency. Additionally, Biden plans to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days.
In the UK, final exams were also canceled across the whole of the country in 2020. Consequently, authorities abandoned the average calculation method and awarded students the grades given by their teachers. However, many students felt their results were lowered in 2020, leading to a review of the grading system.
As always, it is advisable to monitor official local sources for any sudden changes, especially related to the security situation in Ukraine, when planning to travel or interact in these countries.
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