Ministers reject call for weekly Covid-19 testing in English schools

Children’s commissioner for England says regular tests needed when children returnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMinisters have rejected a call from the children’s commissioner for England to bring in routine coronavirus testing in English schools.Nick Gibb, the schools minister, confirmed that teachers and pupils in England will not have access to routine testing when they reopen in September, and will instead be primarily reliant on hygiene and distancing measures to control any spread of the virus. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/aug/09/ministers-reject-call-for-weekly-covid-19-testing-in-english-schools #schools #coronavirus_outbreak #education #secondary_schools #primary_schools #children #uk_news #education_policy #politics