Procurement of Antigen Test Kits
Berlin, January 24, 2025 (hib) – The federal government has decided to purchase 100 million antigen test kits to strengthen the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This was announced by the Federal Ministry of Health in Berlin on Friday. The first tests will be available in pharmacies from February 1st.
“Antigen tests are an important pillar in our strategy to combat the pandemic,” said Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD). “They are reliable and provide quick results. This makes them ideal for self-testing at home.”
The tests are intended to be used primarily for areas where there is a high risk of infection, such as in schools, care facilities, and workplaces. The federal government will also make tests available to people who have been in contact with infected persons.
The antigen tests will be available in pharmacies for 10 euros per pack of five tests. People with statutory health insurance can have up to 10 packs of tests per month reimbursed.
The procurement of the antigen test kits is part of the federal government’s comprehensive strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes measures such as vaccination, mask-wearing, contact tracing, and quarantine.
Background:
Antigen tests are rapid tests that can detect the virus in a sample of saliva or nasal mucus. The tests are less sensitive than PCR tests, but they are much faster and cheaper. Antigen tests can usually provide results within 15-30 minutes.
Beschaffung von Antigen-Testkits
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