Cantabrian pharmacies see reduced sales of flu and coronavirus test kits

Demand for flu and coronavirus testing tests at Cantabrian pharmacies has “diminished slightly” in recent days due to a surge in cases, however, No shortage occurred.

Rita de la Plaza, President of the College of Pharmacists of Cantabria (COF), stressed that: “There’s no shortage of masks or testing.”

Furthermore, he downplayed the increase in test sales since the infection spread, noting that it was “another tool that we have now,” just as mask sales have increased since masks were made mandatory in health centers. explain.

“Yes, there has been an increase in demand and sales, but that’s logical. Flu comes around this time of year, and now we have one more tool that can help us distinguish if it’s the flu, COVID-19, or we have nothing. Simple Cold”, he answered questions from the media on the matter after the COF signed an agreement with the Cantabrian government to include pharmacies in the campaign to combat unnecessary loneliness.

Finally, the college president called on individuals to take responsibility and wear a mask if they experience these symptoms of infection.

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