For the first time, the district of Northern Saxony has received 20,000 corona rapid tests for free use from the Saxon state government. So far, these have always been distributed for a specific purpose, for example to old people’s homes and care services. “We’re adding another 5,000 tests and will be offering free quick tests for everyone in the six major cities in the district,” says North Saxony’s District Administrator Kai Emanuel. “It is primarily aimed at those who need such a test for their professional practice in order to minimize the risk of infection. The campaign should therefore also help to bring the incidence value in the district back below the red line of one hundred. “
The tests will start on Saturday (06.03.21) with the support of the municipalities and several aid organizations. A quick test takes about 15 minutes. You have to bring your identity card as proof of your place of residence in northern Saxony. An appointment is not initially necessary. Should it be necessary for an orderly process, an appointment could be made in the future. The six test stations are located in the following facilities:
Delitzsch (German Red Cross)
DRK Jugendhaus Nord “YOZ”, Sachsenstrasse 6, 04509 Delitzsch,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Eilenburg (Workers Samaritan Federation)
House Rinkart, gym, Dr.-Külz-Ring 9, 04838 Eilenburg,
Dates and times are still being planned
Torgau (Johanniter Accident Aid)
Kulturhaus Torgau, Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 16, 04860 Torgau,
Mondays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oschatz (German Red Cross)
Döllnitz sports hall, Am Stadthaus 1, 04758 Oschatz,
Saturday (March 6th only) 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays 12 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Schkeuditz (Maltese Aid Service)
Dreifeld-Schulsporthalle, Lessingstraße 8a, 04435 Schkeuditz,
Mondays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays (only in straight weekdays) 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Taucha (Maltese Aid Service)
Malteser Hilfsdienst, Leipziger Strasse 102, 04425 Taucha,
Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays (only in odd weeks) 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In addition, the district provides free quick tests to various smaller towns and communities that organize test offers with local partners. The District Office has also applied for administrative assistance from the Bundeswehr to provide personal support for the six North Saxon test points. District Administrator Emanuel: “The test stations are a temporary solution until the self-tests announced by the Federal Minister of Health are available to everyone.”
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