The Nationwide Institute of Well being (NIH) has finalized preparations to launch a “huge” countrywide COVID-19 testing drive at academic establishments to stem the unfold of recent Omicron Covid variant circumstances
In line with the sources, the NIH has determined to begin large-scale coronavirus testing at academic establishments throughout the nation and the marketing campaign will proceed for 2 weeks.
The well being ministry additionally determined to shut academic establishments for one week reporting the best Covid-19 positivity ratio, sources added.
In the meantime, the NIH has additionally declared Covid-19 vaccination necessary for college students aged 12 years and above, whereas the non-vaccinated college students have to indicate medical exemption certificates, mentioned sources. The event comes after coronavirus circumstances elevated in academic establishments.
The Nationwide Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) yesterday determined in opposition to closing faculties in mild of rising circumstances of Covid-19.