As of 21 June, 4,365 SARS-CoV-2 self-test results had been reported on the electronic platform, which has been in operation from 20 May-.
The data provided to the Lusa News Agency also refer that the National Health Service Contact Centre - SNS24 (808 24 24 24) has registered, since 5 April, 2,425 contacts of asymptomatic users who reported a positive or inconclusive self-test result.
For the SPMS, the self-report has been "an added value" in the fight against the pandemic, arguing that its increasingly greater integration with the many tools of the NHS is "crucial".
Covid-19 self-tests are now part of the National Testing Strategy for SARS-CoV-2, and the notice of their results is important for monitoring the national testing activity, according to the Dr. Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute (INSA).
Since the sale of self-tests in pharmacies and parapharmacies was allowed, pharmaceutical distributors have distributed more than 500,000 self-tests.
It would be very helpful if your articles could link to the resources you're reporting on. For example links to where to find the electronic platform mentioned in this article, or links to the SNS portal. Many English-speaking residents of Portugal are having a hard time accessing these resources or finding information about them.
By Santi from Lisbon on 29 Jun 2021, 10:54