WA study seeks to understand COVID-19 transmission in schools

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published May 5, 2020

Asymptomatic West Australian students will be tested for COVID-19 as part of a new study into the virus’ impact on schools.

There have been no new cases of coronavirus in WA for the last six days.

The study, led by the WA Government and the Telethon Kids Institute, could shed new light on the current assessment ...

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