As soon as the Health Pass was extended to places where more than 50 people were welcomed, the number of screening tests in France almost increased. 6 million tests Conducted between 2021 August 9, 15, According to a study Directorate of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics (Dreams). High figures for the following week.

But three weeks later, the The speed seems slow. of course, 4.6 million screening tests were performed Per week 2021 August 30 to September 5, A name “Steep decline” Compared to the previous weeks, according to the figures released on Thursday, September 9, 2021 Ministry of Health. In detail, the Directorate of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics are mentioned in a press release, a “Clear drop” Since Screening tests for 16-65 year olds.

And this The week from September 13 to 19, 2021 Confirms the trend with Less than 4 million screening tests were performed, Based on data from Department of Research, Studies, Evaluation and Statistics. With 3.9 million tests, 6.8% a week, 31.9% a month lessFrance is below the 4 million mark, the first since last July.

However, Dries is a note Progression of screening among minors. Overall, from March 2020, “Approximately 146.1 million antigen and RT-PCR tests have been validated by a health care professional.” Dries announces.

As a reminder, until October 15, 2021, the government enacted the law End of free screening tests. “PCR and antigen tests will no longer be systematically reimbursed by Social Security, but simply or by medical standards only.” The Prime Minister had made it clear that he wanted to Dismiss the last reluctance to take the vaccine And Reduce the cost of screening tests In 2020, it will be worth 2. 2.2 billion.