Certified corona self-tests are offered on dr.ansay.com, which are said to be valid for 2G+ and 3G events. In this article, GIGA shows you how serious this offer really is.
If you have symptoms that indicate a Covid19 infection, it is advisable to take a test. In order to save yourself the trip to the test center, self-tests are also offered, but these are not sufficient for 3G and 2G+ events. On the other hand, on dr.ansay.com certified self-tests offered, which are valid for such events. Why you should not take advantage of this offeryou can find out here.
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How does dr.ansay.com work?
The provider’s website advertises using a straightforward process. Self-tests can be purchased in the in-house online shop. A questionnaire must then be filled out, in which the customer should confirm that the test was carried out properly. The finished certificate should be available five minutes after submitting this form. In contrast to the test centers, this means that never had contact with a healthcare professional recorded, but this is possible on a voluntary basis through a video chat. Skepticism is appropriate here; Although the customers should take photos of the tests, these are for their own use and in the event that corresponding proof is required when entering an event.
How is dr.ansay.com rated in terms of seriousness?
With a rating of 4.9/5 and over 3000 reviews on the Google reviews site, the provider seems to be very popular. So there is always talk of a fairly quick and uncomplicated process. There are also isolated reports of non-existent certificates, but the majority of votes seem to be positive for the provider. As a normal customer, you can of course never check for sure how serious these reviews are. We have collected tips, but they can provide clues on Amazon.
The surprisingly positive response can also be explained by the fact that not everyone who checks the certificates for events is aware of the warnings from the authorities. After all, the certificate issued is very similar to that of the test centers. Of course, this plays into the hands of those who need a certificate but don’t want to take a test. This doesn’t seem serious.
How is the seriousness of authorities assessed?
The website of the Federal Ministry of Health states that tests based on video-monitored self-testing are not permitted. Such monitoring does not even take place on dr.ansay.com, instead only the questionnaire is filled out, which can certainly be perceived as dubious. Thus, some authorities want to take action against this procedure. For example, the Hamburg social authority warns against one fine, the certificate should be used. As with another offer that issues online sick leave, the certificates are therefore partly not acknowledged.
So it is not advisable to take advantage of this offer. There are no reservations about the self-tests. However, the certificates are not recognized by many authorities, and it is also not clear from the procedure how fraud can be ruled out. For your own safety and that of others at events, you should rather rely on the classic test centers be resorted to.
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