Free school antigen tests for SNAs and teachers

An Antigen testing pack will be delivered free of charge directly to the parent or guardian who requests it. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) or teachers working closely with children in a 'pod' where there is a confirmed case of Covid-19 can avail of the school’s antigen testing programme, it has been confirmed.

The detail is included in guidance issued to schools this evening. From next Monday, parents are asked to immediately tell their child’s school if their child receives a positive PCR result.