TIRANA, December 4/ATA/ Beginning from Monday, the use of rapid antigen tests will continue, stated Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu during a communication with the media.
Director of the National Medical Emergency Center, dr. Skënder Brataj said in a TV interview that the inclusion of tests will cut the response time and that epidemiologists are provided with relevant guidelines.
“With the rapid tests, the answer comes out in 30 minutes, cutting the waiting time of the citizens to the maximum. The basis of rapid antigen tests is safety and efficacy. Whenever new decisions are made they are accompanied by a guide made by experts in the field. This guide is sent to epidemiologists with details on how the rapid tests will be used, how the result is obtained and how the personal protection measures are taken “, said Brataj. /a.a/r.e/p.s./
