The infectious disease doctor in Västerbotten about the rapid tests: "It's good that people are taking responsibility"

During the summer, sales of self-tests for covid-19 have increased sharply at the pharmacies that SVT has been in contact with.

However, the reliability of the test is something that is debated and the most important thing is still to stay at home if you have cold symptoms, according to the infection control in Västerbotten.

Could it be relevant to reintroduce the region's PCR tests?

- There are no plans for that right now, says Gunilla Persson.

Hear the infection prevention doctor talk about how she thinks the rapid tests should be used in the clip above.