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    On-Campus COVID Testing to Start in October

    Durham Public Schools, in partnership with MAKO Medical, will begin offering building surveillance testing for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, as well as diagnostic testing for symptomatic individuals, at all DPS schools and district buildings beginning in October.

    Students and individuals over 18 years old can sign their own consent form, while children younger than 18 years old will need parental consent to participate.

    Families can register online by CLICKING HERE and find the link that corresponds with their students school. 

    Families can also access District COVID-19 information, as well as COVID-19 safety and health protocols, on the COVID-19 Resource webpage. 

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COVID TESTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Q. Is DPS requiring unvaccinated students participating in athletics and high-risk extracurricular activities to be tested for COVID-19?

  • Q. How will the COVID-19 testing program work?

  • Q. Who will perform the tests in DPS?

  • Q. What type of test will be used?

  • Q. Where will the tests be performed?

  • Q. Will DPS require parental consent before testing students for COVID-19?

  • Q. Who has access to my child’s test results?

  • Q. What happens if my child tests positive for COVID-19?

  • Q. What if I don’t want my child to be tested?

  • Q. How will DPS address any bullying or harassment that might occur as a result of the testing program?

  • Q. When will DPS begin offering COVID-19 testing?

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