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Authorities in Austria say they will carry out randomized coronavirus testing to get a better idea of its spread in the country.
Until now, only those who are seriously ill with symptoms have been tested. But the government has decided to change its approach.
“By means of representative random sample tests, the government wants to gain a better overview of the infection of the entire population. To this end, 2,000 tests are to be carried out,” Austria’s federal ministry for social affairs, health, care and consumer protection said in a statement to CNN.
The statement added: “In addition, focus tests have been and are being carried out on specific groups, such as medical staff, nurses or supermarket employees. These are PCR tests and the samples are selected to be representative.”
Currently, the number of confirmed cases in Austria stands at 11,171. The death toll is 158.
Until now, only those who are seriously ill with symptoms have been tested. But the government has decided to change its approach.
“By means of representative random sample tests, the government wants to gain a better overview of the infection of the entire population. To this end, 2,000 tests are to be carried out,” Austria’s federal ministry for social affairs, health, care and consumer protection said in a statement to CNN.
The statement added: “In addition, focus tests have been and are being carried out on specific groups, such as medical staff, nurses or supermarket employees. These are PCR tests and the samples are selected to be representative.”
Currently, the number of confirmed cases in Austria stands at 11,171. The death toll is 158.
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