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Change in sampling due to COVID-19

30th March 2022

As of April 1, it will only be offered to order symptom samples using rapid tests at HVE.

Rapid diagnostic tests instead of PCR tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19

The health centers will offer rapid tests 2-3 working days a week for those with symptoms that may indicate Covid-19. Sampling that has been carried out in Akranes on weekends and red days is suspended.

Those with symptoms can order a rapid test at www.heilsuvera.is or at https://hradprof.covid.is/ to get a barcode that is needed to get a sample. You must attend on the announced day.

See more information about timings under information about Covid-19.

Sampling for travel/Departure screening:
As before, PCR sampling or rapid tests are not offered for asymptomatic people due to travel abroad.