Year 12 students requiring a COVID-19 test should make sure they tell their GP or testing clinic they are currently doing their HSC.

This will ensure their test results are prioritised, minimising any disruption to their schooling and study.

After what has already been a challenging year, NSW Health is reassuring HSC students who have flu-like symptoms to get tested as their results will be fast-tracked to facilitate their return to school.

Students will need to show a negative test result and be symptoms free before they can return to school.