China is moving into its final weekend before a full re-opening of schools amid continuing measures to prevent any further spread of coronavirus, AP reported.

The roughly 25 per cent of students still out of school are due to return to classes on Monday.

Lessons are being held on a staggered schedule and mask wearing and social distancing required. College undergraduates are also due to return to campus next week, with Beijing ordering tests for all 600,000 taking up places at the city’s institutions.