The Department of Health has now recommended that pupils in special schools can switch to LFD testing.9 December 2021 (by admin) |
Recently a new version of this test has been made available to schools which requires a nose only swab. This test is taken at home before school twice each week and the result is provided within 30 minutes of taking the test.
Testing in Rathore will commence on Monday 20th December. We would please ask all those who agree to participate in testing to return a consent form and kits will be provided .
More information on this test is available on the following link: easy read guide to Covid 19 self-test for ACON Nose only test
A video explaining how to do the test is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk3LLAD7ybk. Instructions will also be included in the test pack you receive.