As schools in the country resume in-person academic activities, the federal ministry of education has clarified that no COVID-19 test is required for returning students to be admitted into their schools.⁣

This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the ministry and Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ben Goong today, January 18, in Abuja.

According to Mr. Goong, only temperature checks should be carried out on students and any other person within the school environment.⁣ He warned school authorities to desist from asking students or parents to undergo COVID-19 test before they are accepted into their schools
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