UZ Gent will open a screening center for asymptomatic patients on 23 November

UZ Gent will open a Covid-19 screening center next Monday for people without symptoms of the disease. The federal government has announced that tests for non-sick people will be authorized again starting November 23. “It is a necessary weapon to fight the epidemic and avoid a third wave“says coordinating doctor Tania Desmet. Around 240 tests can be performed every day.

People who have had a risky contact, who need to be tested to go abroad or who are returning from an area “rouge“Europeans will be able to go there.

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If a cluster in a school, business or other community is suspected, the center can also be mobilized. Five assistants (medical students, nurses and a doctor) will be present to perform the tests.

People with symptoms will not be able to go to the new center, but will still have to contact their doctor.