The DETECT Schools study is currently underway in 79 public schools, support centres and residential colleges across Western Australia.
Staff from the Child and Adolescent Health Service and WA Country Health Service are visiting 40 schools over the coming months to collect around 18,000 swabs from staff and students who have volunteered to take part. Up to 150 staff and students will be randomly selected each visit for a nose and throat to test for any signs of COVID-19. The swabs will processed by PathWest.
A wellbeing survey of 79 schools, including the 40 participating in the swab testing and a further 39 from across the State, is also underway. The survey is anticipated to increase the understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and families in Western Australia and assist in formulating informed responses to community needs.
The infographics below provide an update on the study.
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