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Coronavirus testing for pupils and staff: what you need to know and do
The DfE has told schools to pause daily coronavirus testing of close contacts of confirmed cases, but that staff should still be tested regularly, ideally twice a week. Get answers to FAQs alongside a summary of what we know so far.
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