Efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 using non-pharmaceutical interventions and prevention measures such as social distancing and self-isolation have prompted the widespread closure of primary, secondary and tertiary education in over 100 countries. Past outbreaks have led to widespread school closures around the world, with varying degrees of effectiveness.
Juhudu za kupunguza kuenea kwa COVID-19 kupitia mikakati ambazo hazihusishi madawa na hatua za kuzuia kama vile kutotangamana kwa watu na kujitenga imesababisha kufungwa kwa wingi ya shule za msingi, ya upili, na ya ngazi za juu katika zaidi ya nchi 100.Mikurupuko ya hapo awali ya magonjwa ya kuambukizwa imesababisha kufungwa kwa shule kote duniani, zikiwa na viwango tofauti ya ufanisi.