This article explores the newly‐emerged interaction between education and health within the context of COVID‐19 by examining relevant theoretical literature in these two fields and reviewing the difficulties encountered by China during the pandemic. COVID‐19 has significantly impacted on the educational environment in China, with education further directly and indirectly affecting the development of health. This study is a qualitative discussion that introduces health and education theories to the specific context of COVID‐19 in China, but follow‐up quantitative demonstration is further required.