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Rapid tests are considered key to facilitating relaxation without increasing the number of infections. Especially if they are available as self-tests. The interest is great, on Saturday the Aldi discount store offered an initial quota in its stores, which quickly sold out.
“Facial services,” for example, are now linked to a negative same-day rapid test result. This applies, for example, to a visit to the cosmetic studio or a beard shave at the hair salon, as the Senate made clear on Friday.
Therefore, all Berliners can get tested for the corona virus for free from this Monday. There are 16 testing centers across the city for rapid tests, as the Senate Health Administration announced Sunday.
This also applies regardless of the desire to use a certain service: for their own protection and for the protection of their personal environment, people should be tested once a week, the message said. You will receive a certificate for this.
Rapid tests are not intended for people who already have symptoms of Covid 19 disease. There is the Corona outpatient clinic in the Charité and the Covid 19 practices of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
Free rapid tests are possible at these 16 test centers:
- Tempelhof-Schöneberg: Mariendorfer Damm 64, 12109 Berlin
- Marzahn-Hellersdorf: Janusz-Korczak Straße 17. 12627 Berlin
- Charlottenburg: Zillestr. 10, 10585 Berlin
- Wilmersdorf: Kurt Weiss Sports Hall, Franzensbader Strasse 16, 14193 Berlin
- Treptow-Köpenick: Spreestraße 6, 12439 Berlin
- Lichtenberg: Rummelsburger Strasse 13, 10315 Berlin
- Lichtenberg: Max-Taut-OSZ, Fischerstraße 36, 10317 Berlin
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: Prinzenstraße 23, 10969 Berlin
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg: Carl von Ossietzky School, Blücherstraße 46-47, 10961 Berlin
- Pankow: Hauptstrasse 29a, 13158 Berlin
- Neukölln: Bat-Yam-Platz 1, 12353 Berlin
- Reinickendorf: Antonienstraße 51, 13403 Berlin
- Spandau: Schönwalder Allee 26 13587 Berlin (back entrance of house 2)
- Steglitz-Zehlendorf: Kirchstrasse 1-3, 14163 Berlin
- Wedding: Müllerstrasse 146, 13353 Berlin
- Moabit: Poststadion Mitte, Lehrter Strasse 59, 10557 Berlin
Here’s how you get an appointment for the free quick test
There is a visit to four large centers with high capacities. without prior registration possible. are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. opened. These important centers are:
- West Test Center: Kurt-Weiss-Sporthalle, Franzensbader Strasse 16, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, 14193 Berlin
- Central Test Center: Poststadion, Lehrter Strasse 59, Mitte, 10557 Berlin
- South Test Center: Carl von Ossietzky School, Blücherstraße 46-47, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10961 Berlin
- East Test Center: Max-Taut-OSZ, Fischerstraße 36, Lichtenberg, 10317 Berlin
There is also a smaller test center with less capacity in each of Berlin’s twelve districts. There is one there Appointment reservation required. The Senate Health Administration has created the Jetzt-testen.berlin website for the record. The smallest test centers are Open from Monday to SundayHowever, hours vary between locations: starts at 9, 10 or 11 a.m., ends at 6 p.m., but sometimes not until 6.45 p.m.
If you have any questions, there is also a hotline at toll free 0800/2668363. You can arrive daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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The existing contact points will not be far enough to allow the entire population to be tested once a week. Therefore, according to health senator Dilek Kalayci (SPD) five more test centers as of Tuesday to be added. What’s more wide network of “test stations to go” be constituted, as also announced by the health administration. For example, you want to order pharmacies or other providers.
What about a positive rapid test?
Rapid tests are performed by trained personnel who insert cotton swabs deep into the nose or throat. The result should be available in 15-30 minutes so you can see it on the site.
“Basically, if you have a positive rapid test, you need to isolate yourself right away retesting with a PCR test is essential“Said Senator Dilek Kalayci (SPD) who visited the test center at Max-Taut-Schule in Lichtenberg on Sunday. This PCR test is also free. Those affected must find out where to do it in the test centers. In this guide, we have put together for you what else to consider in the event of a positive corona test.
Berlin wants to buy rapid tests for 47 million euros
Rapid tests are funded by the federal government and must be provided by the federal states. Both parties agreed to this on Wednesday. However, tests are not offered on Mondays in all countries.
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The federal government originally promised all citizens two free rapid tests per week. More recently, however, only one test was discussed. Therefore, the Berlin Senate had harshly criticized Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) and promised its own test strategy. He wants to discuss the details on Tuesday. For the purchase of additional rapid tests by the state, 47 million euros are planned.
In addition to the testing options provided by the state, they have been gradually arriving since Saturday Perform self-tests in retail. It is easier to use: the sample is not taken as deeply from the nose. In addition to Aldi, Lidl, Rewe and Edeka also want to sell these rapid tests in stores soon. The Rossmann and dm pharmacy chains are planning the start for Tuesday. Pharmacies also want to offer the products. (with dpa)
