Antigen testing introduced in schools on Monday

 

Antigen testing will be introduced in schools on Monday, the Education Minister has confirmed.

Normal Foley says it’ll be operational from the 29th, and guidance will be made available to schools and parents this week.

Meanwhile unions and the department are meeting to discuss student teachers being recruited to primary schools to deal with a covid staffing crisis.

INTO General Secretary John Boyle expects the full details to be laid out at today’s talks:

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