MOE’s Statement on COVID-19 Swab Test Results for Edgefield Secondary School

1. As a precautionary measure to curb any risk of COVID-19 transmission, about 1,500 students, staff and external vendors at Edgefield Secondary School went through a mandatory COVID-19 swab test as required by the Ministry of Health last weekend. All who had taken the swab tests have tested negative for COVID-19. Those who are on Quarantine Order have also tested negative for their swab test.

2. The school, which had shifted to Full Home-Based Learning from 4 to 7 May, will resume physical lessons next Monday (10 May). The school will continue to monitor the well-being of all students and staff, as well as ensure the implementation of all necessary Safe Management Measures.