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  "It is just another added layer of providing additional mitigation for the safety of our students and our staff as we think about returning to the hybrid model for in person learning," Superintendent Barbara Malkas told the School Committee on Tuesday.   Pool testing means mixing samples from a group, such as a classroom, and testing for COVID-19 antigens. A negative test means the entire group is clear; a positive test means that each person in the pool would have to follow up with rap...

Dr. Robert Finberg, of UMass Medical School, answers questions about COVID vaccine rollouts, pool testing and hospitalizations

She was in the e.r. when a third test came back positive. she had to be airlifted to another hospital. its not just local testing sites that are facing challenges. the federal government has been dogged by testing failures since the start of the pandemic, and today dr. anthony fauci signaling a shift in strategy. >> what were gonna do and we are doing, and youre going to be hearing about this, you know, working, so now flooding the area of a community to get a feel for whats out there, particula...

The center for disease controls suggests this ymca and its high standards are more the exemption than the rule. >> one in eight pools was immediately closed on inspection because of serious violations that threatened public health and safety. serious violations, for example, no chlorine in the water. >> reporter: that could leave swimmers exposed to bacteria. how do you know not when to take the plunge? >> you have to take a leap of faith that someones doing their job. >> reporter: the cdc says ...

So how do you know when not to take the plunge? >> you kind service to take a leap of faith that someones doing their job. >> reporter: but the cdc says you really dont have to take a leap of faith because pool testing kits like these are readily available and easy to use. you just take this strip and dip it into the water and then compare it to the chart on the back of the bottle. the red is the ph. its okay. and so is the chlorine. its purple. >> if theyre not right, we recommend talking to th...