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 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.

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