Lateral Flow Test

Sam47264

Are they compulsory. If i do not do it will I not be able to go to school
Thank you

Reply 1

WantBeAnonymous

You’d have to ask your school
But also there’s no reason to refuse so just do it

Reply 2

aiwiloistyping

In my school they're not compulsory, but it's kind of expected to get one. It's up to you, but don't feel pressured into having them if you really don't want to.

Reply 3

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

Why would you refuse. If you know you have covid you can protect others, seems like such an easy way to play your part.

Reply 4

linedpaper

Depends on your schools policy, I'm not doing it and am allowed in. Make your own choice, if you don't want it don't get it as it's an option, not a mandate.

There are reasons to refuse, the tests are inaccurate (false negatives and false positives) and multiple peer reviews have shown that- Birmingham, Liverpool, Scottish unis and accuracy decreases with training e.g. a healthcare professional sample had much more accuracy than students. You don't "have" covid if asymptomatic, you're just carrying it. "Having" it is actually being ill, in which case any sensible person would stay at home.

However I'm biased as I disagree with testing and realistically there's no harm in doing it but please know you are allowed to refuse and no-one should be questioning your refusal.