The reason for the call is that the number of people tested for covid-19 and also the proportion of positive test results has fallen in Västernorrland.

- It is important that those who get symptoms test if they have an ongoing infection. It gives us a better picture of the spread of infection in our county and allows us to make efforts that reduce the risk of local outbreaks, says Maria Tempé who is an assistant infection control doctor.

Poving reduces the spread of infection

She says that the spread of infection in the county has decreased in the summer, but that sampling is still important.

- In the event of a positive test result, we have the opportunity to provide information on measures and start infection tracing to limit the spread of infection, says Maria Tempé.