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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 26 February 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Coronavirus: Italy

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to test all pupils returning to the UK from school trips in northern Italy for Wuhan coronavirus.

Answer

The Department and Public Health England has produced guidance available online on GOV.UK that applies to all travellers returning from northern Italy, including school children returning to the United Kingdom from trips. Laboratory testing for COVID-19 is recommended for returning travellers from an at-risk area who develop respiratory symptoms that may be indicative of COVID-19.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1961
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Disease control Pupils Screening Italy Educational visits Coronavirus
Link
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