In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Education Bureau closed all kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools until 17 February.[182] This has been extended for multiple times due to the development of the epidemic,[183][184][184][185] until the Bureau announced that all schools would be indefinitely suspended until further notice on 31 March.[186] The disruption has raised concerns over the situation of students who are due to take examinations at the end of the year, especially in light of the protest-related disruption that happened in 2019.[187]