Health
Covid-19 tests for secondary school pupils in parts of London, Kent and Essex – BBC News
All 11 to 18-year-olds in the worst-hit areas told to get tested, whether they have symptoms or not.
Mass testing will be rolled out to secondary school children in the worst-affected areas of London, Kent and Essex, the health secretary has said.
Matt Hancock said “by far” the fastest rise in coronavirus infection rates in these areas was in 11 to 18-year-olds.
This age group in these areas should be tested regardless of symptoms, he said.
“We need to do everything to stop the spread in school-age children now,” Mr Hancock said, adding that more details will be set out on Friday.
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