Europe 1 with AFP 3:59 p.m., October 28, 2021
675.200.
This is the number of Covid tests carried out in fewer last week, compared to the previous week.
A decrease that seems directly linked to the end of free testing since October 15.
2.3 million Covid-19 screening tests were carried out last week, a declining number "as a consequence of the end of free", according to figures released Thursday by the Ministry of Health.
La Drees reports "a decrease of 675,200 tests, focused on 16-65 year olds" during the week of October 18-24, 2021 compared to the previous week (where 2.97 million tests were performed ).
Tests are no longer reimbursed (with some exceptions) since October 15
According to this statistical service of the ministry, 460,000 fewer tests were carried out on Thursday, October 21 than on Thursday, 14 when "the anticipation of the end of free access was important".
Since October 15, tests are no longer reimbursed for people who are not fully vaccinated, with exceptions (medical prescription, contact case, recent positive test, contraindication to the vaccine).