Most people in Germany will have to pay for a Covid antigen test from Thursday as part of a new testing strategy from the government, which is also aimed at combatting fraudulent activity.
Free Covid rapid tests are set to end in July, but with infections on the up, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has hinted that a rethink is on the cards. Here's what you need to know.
Germany has been offering Covid-19 antigen tests free of charge to everyone - except for a few weeks in October 2021 - for a year. But with restrictions lifting, how long will the system stay in place?
Researchers at Munich's Ludwig Maximilian University have found that antigen tests are often highly unreliable when it comes to detecting an infection with the Omicron variant.
According to a recent decision by the German federal and state governments, PCR tests will soon be restricted to high-risk groups and people who work with vulnerable people. But how does this affect things like quarantine rules and measuring infection rates? Here's what we know so far.
Under changes to Germany's Covid entry regulations penned before Christmas, children over the age of six must now carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test in order to enter the country from a 'high risk' area. Here's what you need to know.
Covid self-testing kits have become increasingly scarce in Germany in recent months, reflecting the high demand caused by new 3G rules and socialising. But experts say anyone who wants a test can get one - provided they put in a bit of extra effort. Here's how.
Germany ended free Covid testing in October to encourage more people to get vaccinated. But as infections rise, many people now say the system should be brought back.
From next month, Germany is getting rid of its taxpayer-funded free rapid tests. Who will still get them for free? And how much will they cost to others?
In a bid to stem the rise in Covid-19 infection rates, politicians are ramping up the pressure on those who have not yet been vaccinated. Two of the candidates to become the next chancellor of Germany -- Armin Laschet and Olaf Scholz -- want to see an end to free Covid tests for everybody from this autumn.
Everyone should have to be tested for Covid when they return to Germany from abroad, even those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid, the head of the World Medical Association said on Saturday.
You'll probably need a negative Covid test if you're travelling into Germany, but what if you also need to get one while you're there? We take a look at how to go about it.
Travel is opening up around Europe, but most countries still have testing requirements in place for adults. When it comes to under 18s, however, the rules vary widely on who is exempt and who needs a test.
Germany wants to tighten regulations around coronavirus testing centres after a media investigation claimed some are bumping up their numbers to claim more money from the government.
As Germany begins to reopen public life, you might fin it hard to wrap your head around exactly when and where you need to get a Covid-19 test. We break down the rules for the country's five most populous states.
