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Covid 19 - Govt plans to test need to self-isolate at preselected schools ( state &indie)

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Thisisconfusing · 22/04/2021 17:49

So the Govt plans to experiment on our kids . Some schools ( state and indies )have been pre selected to test whether they can use daily lateral flows instead of self isolation . If this works I can absolutely see the merits of keeping as many kids in school as possible - but if it fails since this is testing transmission then lots of kids will get Covid as a result . Obviously it is well documented that most kids get mild or asymptomatic Covid but I know a 17 year old with no pre existing who has been referred to a lung clinic because of long Covid . Also CEV and CV kids haven’t been vaccinated ( and research shows that asthmatics are particularly susceptible to long Covid) . Also many young teachers haven’t been vaccinated yet either . This doesn’t sit comfortably with me that many people could be out at risk I don’t think schools have a choice on this and as far as I can see parents aren’t being asked for consent . What does any one else think ? The list of schools can be viewed at nasuwt.org.uk/uploads. None of my schools have been picked but at least one from your area will have been

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Thisisconfusing · 22/04/2021 18:23

@SoupDragon in the Twitter feed there is some suggestion that this has already started . In the list which I’m still trying to attach some schools are phase 1 schools . Some are controls.

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Thisisconfusing · 22/04/2021 18:18

I picked it up on Twitter from a Doctor who has an interest in Long Covid . She thinks it is a bad idea . Google Dr Zubeida Haque Twitter feed. I can’t seem to attach the list . I will keep trying

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Thisisconfusing · 22/04/2021 18:14

@YellowGlasses yes where cases are low . We are a London Borough which border surge areas - so it just seems a bit risky to me for the schools involved in those areas.

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SoupDragon · 22/04/2021 18:12

Google isn't helping either. The only mention I found was from March when they paused the idea.

The DfE did also intend to roll out daily lateral flow tests (LFTs) for secondary pupils and staff who are close contacts of confirmed cases for seven days, as an alternative to self-isolation, but this has been paused.

Seeline · 22/04/2021 17:59

@Thisisconfusing could you post a link to the list of participating schools please - the site you refer to comes up as not found

YellowGlasses · 22/04/2021 17:51

I think lateral tests are increasingly showing false positives. I’m not sure what the answer is though.

www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/15/rapid-covid-testing-in-england-may-be-scaled-back-over-false-positives