A Look at DESE's Cited Sources: Footnote #35 - Guidelines to Schools on Class Resumption

DESE Claim: "In addition to the WHO, several other countries including Denmark, France, China, and Hong Kong recommend one meter (approximately three feet) distance in schools."

Cited Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau. Guidelines to Schools on Class Resumption. (2020, June 16). Available at https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/sch-admin/admin/about-sch/diseases-prevention/Guidelines%20to%20Schools%20on%20Class%20Resumption%20(E).pdf

Peer Reviewed?: No (public health guidance)

Study Methodology: N/A - public health guidance

Notes: This document is guidance for the return to school in Hong Kong. It suggests symptom monitoring, distancing, hand washing, and masks. For physical education, "Masks should be worn as far as feasible and keep social distancing at least 1 metre. If the mask cannot be tolerated, keep social distancing for at least 1.5 metres." 

Supports DESE Claim?: Yes. Hong Kong recommends 1 meter distancing.