Antigen Tests Begin In Schools Today.

Antigen testing for primary school children begins today.

Antigen testing for primary school children begins today.
Tests will be given to parents when a positive covid case is detected in their child's pod, or where there's more than two cases in a class in a week.
Student teachers are also to begin working in primary schools from today, following a staffing crisis brought on by the pandemic.
Meanwhile mask wearing for primary pupils is expected to be endorsed at Cabinet tomorrow, following recent NPHET advice.