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Corona tests: Confused?

Let's make order in the mess

Confused about where, when and how much does it cost to do a corona test?

How soon will you receive an answer, where will it go and what will it allow?

What tests are the unvaccinated people required to perform in order to enter a public place and what is the level of accuracy of the rapid tests?

The corona testing market is boiling, we tried to make some order

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Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 08:50 Updated: 14:04

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In the midst of the fourth wave and the fear of new variants, the government decided to impose some restrictions, hoping that they - along with the vaccination campaign - would avoid the need to declare a closure.

At first we talk about the happy note, then about the green note and finally about the return of the purple note.

Some of the restrictions are accompanied by guidelines regarding valid corona tests, especially for those who are vaccinated or have chosen not to be vaccinated.

For them reliable, fast and inexpensive corona tests are the order of the day.

Indeed, only hours have passed since the government's announcement - and many companies and networks are already boasting about the possibility of conducting valid tests, which entitles the subjects to a green card for a limited time.

So which of the tests is more reliable?

How soon do you get an answer?

Who is eligible for free tests - and how much will those who are not eligible pay?

We went out to check.

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How do you get a green card for 24 hours?

At the entrance to events and multi-participant complexes, the presentation of a certificate from the Ministry of Health confirming participation is required, ie the presentation of a "green mark" or a "recovery certificate".

People have not yet been vaccinated or recovered, there is no "green seal" to view and according to the latest government decision, anyone who has not been vaccinated or recovered (over age 12), and want to participate in such events, will be charged for a quick test for a fee involved.

To this end, dozens were established Speed ​​testing complexes throughout the country. The tests are performed by a sampler and the results, which arrive within about 15-30 minutes, are sent to both the subject's mobile phone and the Ministry of Health for official documentation and further follow-up.

Subjects who receive a negative result in the rapid test will be sent a temporary "green mark" valid for 24 hours at the time of the test, which the subjects will be able to present at the entrance to events and complexes that require it.

An increase of about 50% in the speed tests for corona detection (Photo: Reuven Castro)

50% increase in testing

Network clinics' Bikurofe "reports 50% increase in applications for corona detection speed tests last weekend and an increase of 15% positive results.

Guy Yaniv Sales and Marketing Manager in Sofia Israel from Rimipharm

says:" Following the return of the green label expanded format , We are seeing an increase of about 350% in demand all over the country.

No need to book an appointment in advance.

Do a light pen test, wait a maximum of 15 minutes and get an immediate result.

This is an old and reliable antigen test in the country with an accuracy and reliability of 96.7% sensitivity, 100% specific to the virus and it also identifies all the variants that have developed, including the alarming delta strain.

The test is FDA approved and is performed according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. "

Children under the age of 12, vaccinated and recovering, will not pay for the test (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Just before we deploy the options available to the unvaccinated to perform the rapid test, we note that vaccinated, recovering children and children up to the age of 12, are given the option to be tested at any time and free of charge in designated areas.

Free tests for vaccinated and recovering people

Free corona testing will be possible for the vaccinated, recovering and children under the age of 12 in complexes open to the general public. Operators of complexes above tests are HFC (in cooperation with local authorities) and sick funds.

HFC:

HFC, in cooperation with private companies and local authorities, operators complexes tests for the general public throughout the country without referencing, schedule an appointment and free of charge, but there Equip yourself with an ID card. Please note: The location of the complexes and deadlines is subject to change, so it is recommended to be updated on the national emergency portal

before leaving for the testing compound. Get tested and drive "(Drive In) and can be reached with a vehicle to perform the test.

Minors under the age of 18 can perform the test in the test complexes open to the general public, only accompanied by a parent or guardian, with an identity card and an appendix in which the minor's details appear.

Or by presenting a parental consent document to perform the test.

Soldiers and career now do tests only compounds HFC presentation of identification and without prior coordination. The results received in messages sent to the mobile phone and the only cure.

The test results will be delivered to subjects text message to your mobile device and post Portfolio HMO (and soldiers - the only clinic). The results are usually within 48 hours.

compounds are not performing tests for leaving Israel (PCR)

For more information: Https://www.oref.org.il/12610-17882-he/Pakar.aspx

Home Front Command complexes - free inspection, result within 48 hours (Photo: IDF Spokesman)

HMOs:

A corona detection test can also be performed at the HMOs, free of charge, by making an appointment in advance only and only upon receipt of the referral.

In some cases, the test will take place at the subject's home.

In order to make an appointment, you must contact the HMO to which you belong:

Clalit - by calling 2700 * or on the website.

Maccabi - by phone 3555 * or on the website.

National - by phone 1-700-507-507 or on the website.

United - by phone 3833 * or on the website.

Minors under the age of 18 can perform the test only with the guidance of a parent or guardian or by presenting a parental consent document to perform the test.

The test results will be given to the subjects by text message to the mobile device and by notification to the personal file at the HMO (and to the soldiers - to the unit's clinic).

The results are usually obtained within 48 hours.

HMO Vaccination: Free Corona Test for Shelters, Recoverers and Children Under 12 (Photo: Reuven Castro)

Not vaccinated?

Perform a quick check

As stated, according to the announcement of the Ministry of Health, starting this week, a person who has not been vaccinated or recovered will be allowed to enter green complexes only by presenting a quick check performed 24 hours before the date of entry. The rapid corona tests that will be recognized in favor of the green mark will not be performed at the HMOs but at designated testing complexes, and the testing will be funded at the expense of the examinee.

The rapid test of the antigen type, allows a result within up to 30 minutes since, it does not require transfer of the sample to the laboratory. The test is intended for people who have not yet been vaccinated and does not need to be vaccinated or recovering. Subjects who receive a negative result will receive a temporary "green mark" that is valid for 24 hours from the moment the test is performed.

Today, more and more places of entertainment follow the layout of the "green character" and the "happy character" and condition the entry or participation in the presentation of a "green character" on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The quick test allows those unvaccinated people (over the age of 12) to perform a test to detect the corona virus in favor of obtaining a temporary permit that will allow them to attend events.

No referral needed. Regarding scheduling, some of the

operating

bodies, such as MDA, for example, request prior coordination and some do not. It is recommended to be updated with the

operating

body

. Details of the places authorized by the Ministry of Health to perform the test appear in this document: https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/generalpage/corona-fast-check/he/subjects_corona_fast-check_corona-fast-checkers-list.pdf

This test is done privately and requires payment, the official cost is NIS 69 but some of the operating bodies have created special prices due to the existing competition in the testing market and you can also find the test at NIS 49, depending on the conditions of the operating body.

For the quick check it is necessary to come with an ID card.

Children under the age of 12, will be able to perform a quick check free of charge, parental consent is required but not necessarily his presence.

Test reliability: The Ministry of Health has determined that the sensitivity of the rapid tests allows for good enough identification to allow for the "green mark" for 24 hours from the moment the test is performed.

Accuracy rates range from 85-96.7.

Bikurofa - clinics to perform a rapid Sofia examination to detect corona, NIS 69 (Photo: courtesy of Bikurofa and Sofia)

More options for quick testing

In recent days, other commercial entities have been operating speed tests for Corona, and competition for the "unvaccinated" crowd is escalating and is also reflected in prices.

As mentioned, the official price of the quick test is NIS 69. But here are other suggestions for performing the test at more discounted prices:

Super Pharm in cooperation with Ichilov WELL:

offer quick tests at 59.90 and members of the Lifestyle Credit Club a price of NIS 51.90. In the coming days, the new service will gradually enter dozens of branches of the Super-Pharm chain from Nahariya in the north to Eilat in the south. The service can be obtained without having to make an appointment in advance.

Hours of operation of the stations for rapid antigen testing using a sample: Sundays-Thursdays from 9:00 to 21:00, Fridays from 9:00 to 15:00, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00.

List of the first branches where Corona inspections will be carried out: Sinmol Haifa, Renanim Mall in Raanana, Golden Mall in Rishon Lezion, Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv, Rehovot Mall, Malcha Mall in Jerusalem, Azrieli Mall in Ramla, Lev Ha'ir Kiryat Gat, Negev Mall in Beer Sheva, Giron Ashkel Mall

Speed ​​corona tests at Super Pharm branches in collaboration with Ichilov WELL, price for the test: NIS 52-60 (Photo: Chen Galili)

Buy for NIS 100, get a test for NIS 49

Even

Supersol and Be collaboration with the Sheba-Target

will speed tests dozens of Shufersal across the country.

The price of the quick test by a sample is NIS 69, but for purchases over NIS 100 at the Shufersal branch, the test will be given at a discounted price of NIS 49, the cheapest price in Israel.

Miri Sinai, CEO of Target Market:

“The new rapid testing service is designed to enable children to participate in cultural and leisure life and continue with routine activities.

The great advantage of Shufersal is the nationwide deployment and ease of arrival and of course the attractive price they offer to customers.

The respondent's answer is automatically updated in the Ministry of Health's systems and in the traffic light program and gives a green mark for 24 hours. "

Sheba-Target will perform rapid corona tests at Shufersal and BE branches, the price for the test is NIS 49-69 (Photo: PR)

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