Controversy as school requires fortnightly Covid tests on students

The Pétrus Ky Secondary and Primary School in Binh Duong. Photo courtesy of the Pétrus Ky Secondary and Primary School

A primary-secondary school in southern Binh Duong Province has sparked controversy by forcing its students to be tested for Covid-19 every two weeks.

Pétrus Ky Secondary and Primary School in Thu Dau Mot City informed parents before the Tet holiday the school would perform quick Covid-19 tests on all its primary students, who have not been vaccinated against Covid, every two weeks starting Monday. The fees for testing, at least for February, would be VND45,000 ($1.98) per student, and covered by parents.

The school said the measure served coronavirus prevention as students return to class.

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