Pilot project for Rapid COVID-19 tests begins in elementary schools

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Pilot project for Rapid COVID-19 tests begins in elementary schools

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Montreal - Thursday, September 23, 2021

The SMÀ¦°ó 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 SMÀ¦°ó primary schools to be on board with the rapid tests in late October.

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With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the SMÀ¦°ó (SMÀ¦°ó) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the SMÀ¦°ó network consists of 77 schools and centres. For more details, visit the SMÀ¦°ó website at www.emsb.qc.ca.

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