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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated December, 2023.

COVID-19

► What should I do If I think I have COVID-19?

► What should I do if I test positive?

► What is a certified LFT and where can I get one?

► What are the criteria to be PCR tested? Who can be tested?

► If I test negative can I still have or get it?

► How is COVID-19 treated?

► Will antibiotics work?

Financial Assistance

► How do I apply for the Department of Financial Assistance (DFA) support?

Vulnerable & Elderly People

► Who are vulnerable people?

► Should vulnerable people get vaccinated?

► What can I do to help vulnerable people?

► What is the advice for Carers?

Advice for Parents & Guardians

► What is COVID-19 like in children?

► What should I do if my child feels unwell?

► Is there a mandate for teachers to be vaccinated?

► What happens if my child becomes exposed to COVID-19?

► If my child has to stay home due to illness (or isolation), what strategies will be employed to ensure a continuity of learning?

► What does it mean if my child is identified by school as a ‘close contact’?

► Is it safe for my child to go to school if someone else in the household is at a high risk of contracting Covid-19?

► What methods of testing are in place for children?

► Should my child stay home if they show COVID-19 signs or symptoms?

► What is the best way to keep my child safe during COVID-19 outbreak?

►What are the safety protocols recommended for educational institutes?

►What measures has the Ministry of Education implemented to safeguard children?

► How and when will government schools update protocols for COVID-19?

► What prevention strategies are you currently using to keep my child safe in school?

► What happens if there is a suspected case of COVID-19 at my child’s school/institution?

► How often are Government schools cleaned and disinfected?

► What should I do if my child has been diagnosed with complex medical needs?