Looking back at the 10th grade exam during the Covid-19 pandemic

The mask is a familiar image on the faces of candidates in this year's 10th grade entrance exam. The complicated development of the Covid-19 epidemic is also the reason why students in Dien Bich commune - Dien Chau district have to take the exam in a separate council. Before this exam, all these students must be tested for Covid-19. Photo: Duc Anh

In this year's exam, all exam sites must prepare a spare exam room in case a candidate shows symptoms of Covid-19. Even in each exam room, the arrangement of tables, chairs and seats for candidates must also be spaced apart. Photo: Duc Anh

The exam days were extremely hot. All the staff had to work hard in temperatures that sometimes reached over 40 degrees Celsius. Photo: My Ha

From early morning, sunlight entered every exam room. Photo: Duc Anh

After the moments of waiting for my child outside the exam school, I was happy to welcome him out with a smile. Photo: Duc Anh

Sharing between contestants on hot days. Photo: My Ha

At the end of the final exam, volunteers from Ha Huy Tap High School promptly encouraged and corrected the candidates' papers. Photo: Duc Anh

The father's hug gave the contestants strength, regardless of whether the results were good or bad. Photo: Duc Anh

But besides that, there are still tears. The pressure of the 10th grade entrance exam is real, especially for candidates in Vinh city when the admission rate is only 50 - 70%. Photo: Duc Anh

When the child goes to school to take the exam, the whole family becomes a student. Photo: Duc Anh

The exam season has ended. Ahead of the candidates is the high school gate, a time for them to grow up, become independent and live more responsibly towards their family, teachers and friends. Photo: Duc Anh

At the end of the 10th grade entrance exam, the whole province had 67 absent candidates. There were no unusual incidents, no candidates, no exam supervisors violated exam regulations; Covid-19 epidemic prevention work was strictly implemented by all exam councils according to the 5K guidelines of the Ministry of Health. The exam took place normally, safely, seriously, and in accordance with regulations.