Testing is one of the most important measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Numerous and mostly unused PCR test kits have now been discovered at a landfill in Vienna-Simmering. The photos show how gargle test packs are carried away through the crate. Taxpayers and environmentalists will probably be quite angry.
When it comes to the free test offer of five tests per week per person, Vienna is one of the absolute pioneers. However: Many of the PCR tests were often hoarded at home in the initial phase. This resulted in the expiration date being exceeded. Next: landfill. The photos come from an observant “Krone” reader-reporter, who was also amazed at the sheer number of tests thrown away.
Can be used up to three months after the expiration date
The costs for purchasing a Lead Horizon test package are around 5 euros. You can calculate for yourself how much money has been thrown away from the photos alone. The Lead Horizon website does indicate that expired tests can be used for up to three months longer.
After that, they probably just end up in landfills. A request to Lead Horizon went unanswered Tuesday afternoon.
Source: Krone
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