Covid tests and masks will not be compulsory at English schools, says minister

Nick Gibb says he hopes most pupils will opt for both voluntarilyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt will not be compulsory for school pupils to take Covid tests twice a week, nor wear face coverings in class, the schools minister Nick Gibb has confirmed.But Gibb said he hoped that most students would wear masks and volunteer to take tests twice a week in school, before being given home testing kits. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/25/covid-tests-masks-not-compulsory-english-schools-nick-gibb #coronavirus #schools #education #uk_news #england