New Updates: Covid Ar Scoil
- Published: 18 November 2021
Antigen Testing
Minister for Education & Minister for Public health have confirmed today that arrangements for a new system of antigen testing of asymptomatic close contacts in primary schools will be put in place by the HSE on or before 29 November. The DE has confirmed that the principal is permitted to inform parents of children in the pod of a confirmed case.
Close Contacts and Movement Restriction
The Minister has confirmed that there is no derogation from the obligation for close contacts who are fully vaccinated and showing no symptoms to restrict their movements until they have three negative Antigen Tests within five days.
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