Prime Minister Bennett announced yesterday (Monday) that 30-25 million antigen tests will be distributed free of charge to citizens, but in view of the current shortage of test kits in the pharma and food chains, the industry says that this is a significant amount but it is not intended for the general public.
The planned outline will include the education system (ages 18-0), geriatric hospitals and nursing homes, populations in the care of welfare services, vital enterprises and about 350,000 students.
The distribution of assessments is expected to begin next week, depending on the logistical preparations.
But according to a source in the industry, "because of logistical problems the prices in the industry are not affected by this, but the lack of market will worsen in the coming days because the tests are purchased as soon as they reach the shelf."
Another retailer also believes that the free distribution will not affect the market - but only because it is intended for the short term.
He said, "The state will not be able to meet the schedules, and there will be an atomic mess."
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