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Free rapid tests for school pupils in North Corfu

COVID-19
29 Jan 2022 / 10:30

CORFU. The free rapid tests, if they are considered necessary, will be conducted at Ag. Athanasios Health Centre.

North Corfu local authority has sent a letter to school principals letting them know that free rapid tests are available for pupils. The letter was signed by Deputy Mayor for Civil Protection Theofanis Skebris and Municipal Education Committee President Panayiotis Papadatos.

"In support of families, which are not only facing health and psychological, but also financial difficulties, North Corfu Municipality wants to ensure that they don't have to face the cost of rapid tests.

North Corfu local authority is making every effort, in collaboration with other authorities, to provide the best possible solutions for school pupils in the area.

We would like to inform you that if there are any positive Covid cases amongst pupils, then free rapid tests, conducted at Agios Athanasios Health Centre, are available for close school contacts and other pupils in the class.

As soon as a case of Covid has been determined, the principal must immediately contact the Deputy Mayor for Civil Protection Theofanis Skebris (6944 555184) or the Municipal Education Committee President Panayiotis Papadatos (6932 613643).

We would like to thank you for your cooperation in this matter."