Lengvarsky: Antigen tests won't be free of charge anymore

Antigen tests for Covid-19 will not be free of charge going forward, Health Minister Vladimir Lengvarsky said following a cabinet session on Wednesday, adding that a certain number of PCR tests per month might be made available for free, however. The health minister said that a financial analysis on conducting antigen tests for a 'symbolic fee' might be submitted to the Coalition Council session on Monday. He indicated that the charge might be some 10 euros. If his proposal makes it through, it could be passed by parliament as early as July 22. If the epidemiological situation worsens, people who haven't been vaccinated might be asked to present PCR test certificates at a number of locations.