The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, are providing schools with two rapid antigen tests per person for symptomatic use per the revised daily screening tool for all staff and students.
The Rapid Test Kits (2 Tests) will be sent home today, Friday January 21st, with all students.
Each Rapid Test Kit (2 Tests) consists of the following:
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Nasal Swab (2)
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Test Device (2)
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Test Tube Pre-filled with Liquid Buffer (2)
Symptomatic individuals can use rapid antigen tests in alignment with the updated testing guidance. Details on updated guidance can be found in the attached documents:
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Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Implementation Guide
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Provides guidance specific to the RAT testing option, including who should use it and when.
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Rapid Antigen Test Instructions – How to test yourself with Trimedic FaStep Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test At Home
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Provides detailed how-to instructions for the rapid antigen test (Trimedic FaStep®).
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