Local problems with holiday PCR tests – salzburg.ORF.at
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With the test options at Christmas, there were occasional problems with the PCR sample submission. Contrary to what was announced, a supermarket branch in the city of Salzburg was closed. The state of Salzburg speaks of an isolated case, there were no problems at any of the other delivery stations.
On Saturday morning, a disgruntled woman from Salzburg made the rounds on social media. They wanted to throw their Salzburg-Gurgelt-PCR-Test at a spar store in the Getreidegasse, but it was not open. Even in a second supermarket branch and a fast food restaurant in the old town, the Salzburg native could not find a throw-in box for her test sample, according to her own statements.
The state of Salzburg confirmed on Saturday morning that there was a Spar branch that was not open on Christmas Day, but was on the list for the tests. Man regret this mistake. At the same time, the country pointed out that there were no problems at the other stations.
Test opportunities for Christmas
In order to guarantee a test result by tomorrow, the tests have to be handed in before 9:00 a.m. Although the tests are also taken in the afternoon in a second round, there is no guarantee that the result will be there on time.
In absolute emergencies, the State of Salzburg refers to the emergency PCR test dates that have been set up. You can organize one by calling 1450. However, the state asks to only use this option if it is absolutely necessary in order not to unnecessarily strain the rare test capacities.
