KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 -- The COVID-19 screenings in all schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) must be conducted using saliva test kits only.
MOE in a statement today said that the use of nasal swab tests is not allowed and not in accordance with the ministry’s instructions through a letter dated Nov 28.
Referring to a photo titled ‘Teachers conduct practical training by swabbing students in a school’ that went viral on social media, the MOE said investigations found that it involved a COVID-19 screening in a school in Pahang.
A total of 16 students at the school were selected at random to undergo the COVID-19 screening test using saliva test kits, it said.
“However, a nasal swab demonstration was also conducted and involved four students and four teachers who were assisted by two community nurses,” the statement read.
MOE said the COVID-19 self-test for school students is being implemented in accordance with the Guidelines for School Management and Operation 3.0.
According to the letter issued by the ministry, the COVID-19 screening tests for primary school pupils must be done on a rotation basis, involving at least 10 per cent of students.
The implementation of the self-tests only involves the use of saliva kits provided by the ministry under the supervision of teachers.
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