Ministry of Education: This is how the students will return - What is the prerequisite

In view of the return and attendance with physical presence of students in schools, on May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth reminds and invites the parents / guardians of students  Gymnasiums, Lyceums and Technical Schools to ensure that children undergo a rapid antigen test in order to present themselves at school with a negative result. They can be tested, which is stated to be done by taking a nasal swab, either free of charge at sampling points operating in all provinces or at an approved private clinical laboratory, at their own expense.

Additionally, parents / guardians of children are encouraged Primary Education of grades D 'to S' such as performing a rapid antigen detection test (nasal sampling) on ​​their children before the schools reopen.

It is reminded that all teachers as well as other staff schools must undergo a weekly rapid antigen test. It is clarified that upon their return to schools they must present a certificate of negative result.

Finally, it is noted that the control program with mobile sampling units will continue in Gymnasiums, Lyceums and Technical Schools for the examination of students / staff and staff, on a weekly basis. With the reopening of the schools, after the Easter holidays, tests will also be performed with a rapid antigen detection test (nasal sampling) on ​​children attending primary school classes based on a program, which will be notified in time to schools. The test will not be mandatory, but parents / guardians are encouraged to give their consent.