Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi students who are attending school in person must periodically present negative COVID-19 PCR tests.
The regular tests are mandatory for students aged 12 years and older, and will be offered free of charge on designated dates and locations for each school, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) announced on Monday. In addition, teachers and staff will also have to screen for COVID-19 via PCR every two weeks and present negative results.
Increased inspections
The announcement followed the resumption of face-to-face learning on February 14, amid strict precautionary measures, at 222 private and charter schools in the emirate. The Adek, education sector regulator, has already scheduled 220 inspection visits during the first week of school in order to ensure school compliance and curb the spread of COVID-19 within the school community.