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Many people call for corona testing

Anyone who has complaints reminiscent of the coronavirus can call 0800-1202 from this morning. People can use this telephone number to make an appointment for a corona test, even those who have mild symptoms.

The free appointment line opened at eight and it has been very busy ever since. “We see that there is a lot of calls now with 0800-1202. Please try again later if you have to wait a long time,” asks the GGD.

No worries

According to the GGD, people who do not get through it immediately do not have to worry. “We read that because of the crowds, callers do not fear qualifying for an appointment this week. We have a lot of space available to test everyone who calls.”

The cabinet wants to detect people infected with the virus more quickly. Then it can take targeted measures if necessary and the whole society does not have to be shut down again. Therefore, anyone who coughs, sniffles, is short of breath, has a fever or smells less or tastes is eligible for a test from Monday.

Rash

The free appointment line is open seven days a week from eight in the morning to eight in the evening. Those who are eligible for a test can “in principle” already go the next day. The results will follow within 48 hours.

The Ministry of Health emphasizes that there is no point in taking a test on people who have no complaints. The result would then be unreliable.

Stay at home

Anyone who appears to have the virus among the members must stay at home for two weeks. Housemates also receive that urgent request. In the meantime, the GGD is looking for people with whom the patient has been in close contact and who could have been infected. They are also asked to stay at home for two weeks and to report if they become ill.

After the outbreak of the corona epidemic, the Netherlands, unlike many other countries, was sparing with tests. This is gradually changing.

RTV Drenthe has created a special file in connection with the coronavirus. In it, we will keep you informed about infections in Drenthe, what the consequences are and what you must do as soon as you suspect that you have the corona virus. You can also ask your urgent questions about the virus there.

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