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NSW records 268 new COVID-19 cases as students to

2022-04-05

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Meanwhile, a pilot program for rapid antigen home testing kits in public schools will begin in the town of Albury, near the Victorian border, next week.

“I want to see disruption to our students’ education from COVID reduceare permitted for up to 10 people, while still keeping schools safe places to learn2021-04-12T09:35:00Z,” Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said on Friday.

“This requires us to deploy every tool available to balance the riskThe current restrictions on nightlife and long-standing social distancing rules will need to be put in place.”

The kits will be handed out by schools for use at home by staff and students who have to do a test twice a week as part of community surveillance.