TIRANA, Dec 7 /ATA/ As part of the anti-Covid measures, the rapid testing starts today after having procured over 10 thousand tests.
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu, said that “from today on- the- field teams of epidemiologists will perform rapid tests, in addition to laboratory-based tests, increasing access for citizens to timely and safe testing.”
Manastirliu stressed that “100,000 rapid tests have been procured and we will continue to build up capacities for both testing methods.”
“Soon, several points will be opened in Tirana and other cities for testing reservation via the family doctor,” – added Manastirliu.
A few days ago, Manastirliu said that “from December 20, the rapid testing will be extended to the testing points set up in some out-patient clinics and some health centers in Tirana and then, according to a schedule in some structures of health care. Antigen rapid testing will be planned by the first care providers via electronic examination system, which facilitates organization, avoids congestion, and guarantees compliance with health protection parameters. The testing points will announced in the coming days and will cover a certain number of inhabitants according to the geographical division. From December 20, antigen rapid tests will be employed by regional hospitals for suspected emergencies, in addition to tests using the PCR method.
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