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Starting today, all those who feel symptoms and want to clarify if they have been infected by the coronavirus can contact their family doctor. After making an appointment, the affected person can do an antigen test with their GP, the result is available within 15 minutes, the costs are borne by social security.
Today a corresponding ordinance of the Ministry of Health enters into force. It is up to the doctors if they want to offer the testing program as it is voluntary.
Unlike the spring, there is now enough protective gear available. Testing must be done in separate rooms or on separate dates.
The antigen test involves taking a swab from the nasopharynx, but the result is slightly less reliable than a PCR test. The prerequisite for the test to really work is symptoms; This can clarify if it is a cold or Covid-19. If the result is positive, a PCR test is done to be sure. In the future, the quick and inexpensive clarification will also be used for visits to hospitals and nursing homes, as well as to schools.
Today, the regulations governing how amateur sports or scout meetings can be conducted in accordance with the crown should also be published in the future. The SPÖ was outraged yesterday that apparently the six lieutenant governors should have received the draft regulation from the federal government on Monday at 9:50 pm with the request for feedback and examination. Party politics is above the general good, SP governors Peter Kaiser and Hans Peter Doskozil complained.
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Annette gantner
National Policy Editor
