Corona rapid tests should remain free for those in need

The corona rapid tests in Berlin should remain free of charge for people in need.

This was announced by State Secretary Martin Matz (SPD) on Monday on rbb-Inforadio.

“We want to do that across Berlin,” he said, referring to Neukölln's announcement that it would do so in the district.

"Because we say at this point that there are groups of people for whom 12 or 15 euros are a lot."

Berlin - Therefore, recipients of transfer payments would be exempted from the nationwide regulation that has been in force since Monday, according to which rapid tests are chargeable.

The end of the free rapid tests goes back to a federal and state resolution in August.

Since a vaccination offer can now be made to all citizens, a permanent assumption of the costs for all tests by the federal government and thus the taxpayer is no longer necessary, argues the Federal Ministry of Health.

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Matz assumes that the tests with private providers will cost around 12 to 19 euros.

In every district there is also a state test center where people who do not have to pay can be tested.

In his own words, Matz does not expect that significantly fewer tests will be carried out than before as a result of the new rules.

Regular tests continue to be carried out in schools, and tests are required before events and wherever access for vaccinated, convalescent and tested people (3G) applies.

Matz referred to alternatives: “There is an easier way for everyone to get vaccinated.” Dpa