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Education Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a social media post on Saturday (June 13) that some 1,600 students in Singapore have undergone Covid-19 swab tests as of June 2.
The tests were part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) extended screening for all school staff and students above 12 years old who are diagnosed with acute respiratory infection (ARI).
Proactive Covid-19 swab tests
Mr Ong said the testing of those presented with ARI, is “very important. It helps us identify cases early so that we can isolate, quarantine and snub out [the] transmission. Then schools can stay safe and learning can continue.”
The minister also acknowledged that there may be some concerns among students. “I know many students will be worried – how can such a long stick go up my nose! It is a bit uncomfortable, but really not too bad, as this young girl shows us,” Mr Ong said.
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