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

The ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ 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 ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥primary schools to be on board with the rapid tests in late October.
About the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥
With a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students, the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec. Established on July 1, 1998, when the province created new boards along linguistic lines, the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥network consists of 77 schools and centres. For more details, visit the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥website at www.emsb.qc.ca.