DC Public Schools requiring negative COVID tests from students, staff after spring break

The District of Columbia Public Schools system is requiring students and staff to submit negative COVID-19 tests in order to return to campus after spring break, despite low infection numbers in the district and the pandemic widely considered to be over.

Schools gave students an at‐home rapid antigen test before they left for the break, instructing them to use the test the day before they return to class on Monday, according to FOX 5 DC. 

Students and staff must upload their negative test results online using a PDF or photo. Those without internet access may bring a photo or copy of the negative test results to school on the first day back.