AQW 13102/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider introducing rapid COVID-19 testing for special schools.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 21 January 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 21 January 2021
- Answer due by
- 5 February 2021
- Answered
- 24 May 2021123 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A programme of regular testing for all staff and children in special schools commenced at the beginning of March 2021. The testing programme in special schools uses a new testing technology called LAMP (loop-mediated isothermal amplification) which utilises a less invasive saliva based testing process.
Test kits have been issued to all 39 special schools.