Chicago-area school district handing out COVID tests, requiring students to test negative before return

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In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.

Matteson District 162, which is based in Richton Park, has seven schools and about 2,900 students in pre-K through 8th grade. , the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.

Students will not be allowed back into their classrooms on January 10 until they present a printed copy or photo of their negative test result. The testing must be done within 24 hours of the return to school.Advertisement

 

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