Pilot project for Rapid COVID-19 tests begins in elementary schools
The °µÍøÁÔÆæ will begin a pilot project for rapid tests for COVID-19 at four elementary schools- St-Raphael and Sinclair Laird in Park Extension, Our Lady of Pompei in Ahuntsic and Gerald McShane in Montreal North – once the necessary training is completed.
These tests will be used for students who develop COVID-19 symptoms during the day and priority will be given in high-transmission areas. Parents will be asked for permission for the testing by completing a consent form provided by the school.
Plans call for the remainder of the °µÍøÁÔÆæ primary schools to be on board with the rapid tests in late October.
About the °µÍøÁÔÆæ
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the °µÍøÁÔÆæ (°µÍøÁÔÆæ) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the °µÍøÁÔÆæ network consists of 77 schools and centres. For more details, visit the °µÍøÁÔÆæ website at www.emsb.qc.ca.