Should Hong Kong schools axe daily Covid tests amid widespread easing of curbs?


Health experts in Hong Kong have called for authorities to lift a daily Covid-19 rapid test requirement for school students at the end of January, arguing the government’s decision to scrap most anti-epidemic curbs would render the measure ineffective.

Parents, students and school principals have expressed divided opinions on the subject after the Education Bureau on Wednesday announced the screening requirement would be subject to a review after January 31.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
SCMP , Hong KOng , Covid-19

Next In Aseanplus News

Google to build subsea cables under Australia defence treaty
Xiamen to host Unesco 2026 meeting
Orang utan ‘extinction level’ event
Truce claim collides with reality
Bears on the slopes add new risk for skiers
Junta denies killing civilians in hospital strike
PM-hopeful Tarique sets return date
Kim heaps praise on troops back from Russia
Memorial kept low-key
Pontian crane collapse: DPM Fadillah calls for thorough probe by all relevant authorities

Others Also Read