State government expanded test opportunities

The use of rapid tests is one of the most important measures to combat pandemics. The change in the Corona Ordinance makes it clear which people and corporations can officially certify the result of quick tests for the cororn virus from now on.

In addition to the aha rules and restrictions on contact as well as the vaccination campaign, the use of quick tests is an essential measure to combat pandemics. In some areas, proof of a negative quick test result is already a prerequisite for access to a facility (e.g. zoological and botanical gardens) or for using a service (e.g. visiting the hairdresser). In Baden-Württemberg, people who have been twice vaccinated or have recovered from a corona infection that was no longer than six months are largely equated with people who have been largely tested. The use of quick tests is also essential for further opening steps; They form an important pillar within the country's test strategy.

with the change to Corona regulation It is clarified which people and corporations can officially certify the result of quick tests for the cororn virus.

"It has been taken into account that access to tests for freelance citizens, especially in rural regions, is even more difficult. Therefore, service providers such as B. Hairdressers will issue a daily quick test for use," the Minister of Health announced to manne lucha on Monday, May 3. May, in Stuttgart.

Exhibition of official test certificates in four constellations

to § 4a Corona Ordinance The issue of official test certificates is possible in four constellations from this Monday:

• As before, official test centers and test centers (including pharmacies or medical practices) may carry out and certify quick tests for the cororn virus. This includes in particular the bourgeois tests, according to which every citizen can be tested free of charge at least once a week.
• Recently, employers had to enable their employees to have their employees tested for the coronavirus up to twice a week. Under certain conditions, tests can now also be certified as part of this functional test. The certificate can then be used as a recognized proof of a negative test result for the coronavirus. Employees do not have to be tested twice a day if, for example, they want to use a service for which a test certificate is required.
• Service providers who need a negative quick test to be able to use the offered service can carry out a quick test under certain conditions on site and issue a certificate of results for their customers or patients. On the one hand, this certificate is proof of the desired performance; On the other hand, it can also be used for other facilities or services that need to be tested for 24 hours.
• schools and daycare centers now also have the option of carrying out tests under certain conditions so that a recognized certificate can be issued about the result.

outside of these constellations, test results cannot be certified. As part of the functional test, e.g. B. for family members of employees do not issue certificates.

offer of self -testing and certification of the result

schools and daycare centers, employers and service providers can also offer self -tests for laypersons and issue a certificate of the result in addition to professional quick tests that require adequate suitability and training. The application must be monitored by a suitable person. The criteria for the suitability of the person are determined by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration: These persons must therefore be reliable and able to read and understand the instructions on the use of the test used, to monitor the test and to comply with the applicable provisions in order to read the test result correctly and to correct the certificate, stating all the necessary information and in line with the Data protection.

For example, it is now possible to carry out a monitored self -test directly on site if you visit the hairdresser, which is rated by law as a quick test. If the result is positive, there is an obligation to separate. It is also strongly recommended to have a positive quick test checked with a PCR test. However, it is not possible to only visit the hairdresser to have a test carried out. The service must be used at the same time.

cost

However, the costs are not borne by the federal government or countries. The service providers decide for themselves whether they bear the costs themselves or whether they are to be borne by the customer. There is also no obligation to offer tests on site.

There is also no obligation for employers, schools or daycare centers to offer certifiable tests. If only self -tests are offered that are not monitored by a suitable person, they cannot be certified. If the test result is positive, there is an obligation to carry out a PCR test immediately; It is strongly recommended to voluntarily go into isolation and avoid contact.

The rapid tests are used for:

• Click and Meet in retail (incidence 100 to 150)
• Visiting zoological and botanical gardens
• Use of hairdressing or foot care services
• trainers in the context of the sports exercise are approved in accordance with the regulation of the emergency brake
• tests in schools
• tests in companies in the meat industry or in seasonal work in agriculture
  and
• facilitating the test obligations of the staff of care facilities.

All information about it and the corresponding downloadable form can be found on the Overview page of the Ministry of Social Affairs on the subject .

The output of a negative test result without the corresponding requirements is an administrative offense or a fine.

questions and answers about Self -tests and rapid tests

Information from the Ministry of Social Affairs on tests and evidence in the work environment as well as to service providers, for the use of which a daily negative COVID-19-fast test must be submitted in accordance with Section 4 (1) Corona Ordinance (PDF)

folding blade "My quick test is positive-what do I have to do now?" (Pdf)

Form: Certification of the presence of a negative or positive quick test for SARS-COV-2 (PDF)

Further information on the coronavirus in Baden- Württemberg

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