Primary school pupils in Singapore required to take Covid-19 antigen rapid test every two weeks


Regular Covid-19 testing will help inculcate social responsibility among pupils and keep schools safe for learning, said MOE. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Primary school pupils will need to take an antigen rapid test (ART) every two weeks until school closes for the holidays in November, said the Ministry of Education (MOE).

In a letter addressed to parents and guardians on digital portal Parents Gateway on Wednesday (Oct 20), MOE said 10 ART kits will be distributed to each pupil from next Monday.

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