WINONA, Minn. (KWNO)-Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) will begin offering free COVID-19 test kits to middle and high school students this week.
The test kids will be available in the nurse’s office at Winona Middle School, Winona Senior High School, and Winona Area Learning Center on Tuesday, May 11, and again on Tuesday, May 25. The kits are required to be returned and completed by the next day.
“Testing remains a valuable tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and community,” WAPS COVID-19 Coordinator Jackie Henderson said. “There has been an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Winona, especially among school-age children. We hope that all middle and high school students take advantage of this testing program so we can finish the school year healthy and safe — and in the classroom.”
WAPS has reported new infections for three straight weeks. The results are expected to be available 24-48 hours after completion.
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