The recommendation was introduced a year ago and is aimed at employees in hospitals and nursing homes. That it is removed is due to the presence of various respiratory viruses, and that it is therefore safer to stay at home in case of symptoms.
“During the recent period of high transmission of covid-19, we have seen that the testing of personnel has had a marginal effect in limiting the spread in these environments. Other respiratory viruses are also circulating that can cause severe illness in people belonging to a risk group,” says Sara Byfors, head of department at the authority, in the press release.
In sensitive environments, the authority recommends continuing to test patients and care recipients with symptoms that may be covid-19, both to be able to provide the right care and to limit the spread of infection. Testing can also be relevant for infection tracking.