Rakov: in Moscow, the volume of express testing for COVID-19 has more than doubled 
on COVID-19 has more than doubled compared to the first half of October. Anastasia Rakova, the deputy mayor of the capital for social development, told about the increase in the volume of testing, according to the official website of the Moscow government.
According to her, the increase in the number of those who passed the tests is due to the expansion of screening – now there are 71 points available in Moscow, where you can do an express test.
Rakova stressed that more than 7 thousand Muscovites undergo screening every day. In total, almost 200 thousand people did express tests – in five percent of them, after a PCR test, COVID-19 was detected.
“Thanks to this practice, the detection of people with the disease in the early stages or those who are asymptomatic has increased. This helps to start treatment in a timely manner and interrupt the chains of the spread of the virus, “the deputy mayor said.
Free express tests for COVID-19 in 20 points of the city have begun on October 11 for Muscovites. For screening, adults need a passport, children need a birth certificate. Initially, express diagnostics could be performed in GUM, TSUM, Depo food mall and in the centers of public services My Documents. From November 15, you can sign up for screening online.
For the first time, express tests in Moscow clinics were used on October 1. Then they began to be given to all Muscovites with ARVI symptoms. Doctors have been using this system in test mode since July, Rakova said.