Alamance-Burlington School System among 17 school districts, 11 charter schools to participate in COVID-19 testing pilot program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services selected the school district among 17 districts and 11 charter schools to participate in the program.
Author: Carrie Hodgin (WFMY News 2 Digital)
Published: 3:31 PM EST December 17, 2020
Updated: 5:39 PM EST December 18, 2020
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — The Alamance-Burlington School System will participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing to students and staff.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services selected the school district among 17 districts and 11 charter schools to participate in the program.
Superintendent Bruce Benson said being part of the rapid testing pilot program is one of the reasons why they can bring students back on campus. If someone is showing symptoms, they will be sent to the school nurse and get test results within 15 minutes.