As Switzerland stopped providing free new crown testing this month, some border residents chose to buy cheaper testing services in neighboring France.
The European “local” news website reported on the 18th from Swiss Radio and Television that in the past, residents in the border areas of Switzerland often went to France to purchase daily necessities because the prices of daily necessities in France were lower. Now they have another reason to cross the border: since October 11, the Swiss government no longer bears the cost of new crown testing for most residents in order to save money.
According to data from “local” news sites, in most places in Switzerland, a rapid antigen test costs 47 Swiss francs (approximately 327 yuan), and a more accurate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test costs 134 Swiss francs (933 yuan). RMB). In France, the cost of these tests is much lower. Starting from October 15th, the maximum charge for a rapid antigen test will not exceed 22 euros (about 164 yuan), and the maximum charge for a PCR test will not exceed 44 euros (about 329 yuan). RMB), and the test results are recognized by Switzerland, which can be used to apply for the “New Crown Pass”.
At this stage, Switzerland can be tested for free for new crowns including people with symptoms of new crown infection, minors under 16 years of age, visitors to health institutions, people who cannot get the new crown vaccine due to health reasons, and only one dose of new crown vaccine as of the end of November By.
Since September 13th, Switzerland requires personnel to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, museums, theaters, etc. to present a “New Crown Pass”, and offenders will be fined 100 Swiss francs (696 yuan). Those who have completed the new crown vaccination or tested negative for the new crown can apply for a pass, but the validity period of the pass is different.Return to Sohu to see more
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