Dietmar Allgaier also clarifies in his response that the number of daily swabs can only be increased to the extent that laboratory capacity can also be increased. For this reason, and because the existing test centers would still have capacity if opening hours were extended, the establishment of a "drive-through" test center is not to be advocated. In addition, a proper diagnostic assessment would be more difficult in a drive-through. A conscious decision was made to set up the test centers at the hospital because they are the best professional solution.
District Administrator Allgaier welcomes Gramling's initiative to provide impetus in the corona crisis at state level. "I am convinced that if we pull together, we will overcome the coronavirus crisis," concludes Allgaier.
