First three grades of primary school reopen in Poland amid epidemic

A student carries a heavy school bag to a primary school in Warsaw, Poland on January 18, 2021. The first three grades of primary schools have reopen with nearly 100% of students rejoining classes on the first day amid an ongoing coronavirus epidemic. Schools have taken precautionary measures against infections making the wearing of masks and keeping social distance mandatory during lessons. For many parents the reopening of schools comes as a relief especially for those who do not have the opportunity to work from home and require help from outside to take care of children during the day.