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1. Overview

After almost two years of the pandemic, the Federal Council announced on 30^th March 2022, the end of the special situation. As of 1^st April 2022, there are no longer any federal measures for the general population.

COVID-19 will not disappear, but it no longer threatens health, lives or business continuity as it did over the past two years. However, we should see an increase in the number of cases, for example during the winter months.

So, generally speaking, the precautions to be maintained nowadays are as follows:

At all times

Ensure proper ventilation
Wash your hands

In case of symptoms or a positive test

Wear a mask in enclosed spaces
Limit your social life
Avoid contact with vulnerable people

When should you be tested?

If you have symptoms AND

You are a vulnerable person
Or you live with a vulnerable person

More information
If you have symptoms or a positive test

2. When should one get tested ?

Screening for COVID-19 is recommended if symptoms are present among :

Vulnerable people
Persons living with a vulnerable person

Screening is no longer recommended but is still possible (and is reimbursed) for :

Any person who show symptoms
Any person who has been in contact with a positive case
On personal request and in the absence of symptoms and exposure, e.g. for travel (only the rapid antigen test is reimbursed).

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What type of test and for what situation ?

3. What type of test and for what situation?

As a general rule :

The PCR test, recognised as the most reliable, is always recommended primarily for symptomatic individuals who are vulnerable and/or who are caregivers in direct contact with patients and/or who have had symptoms for more than 4 days. They are also recommended for children exposed to COVID-19, as rapid antigen tests are not as accurate in this population group.

For other indications however, the use of rapid antigen tests is recommended. They have the advantage of being easier to access as they do not require laboratory analysis and, above all, they give an immediate result (15-20 minutes).

Confirmation of a positive rapid antigen test by PCR is recommended if a person wishes to obtain a recovery certificate valid in the European Union (EU). However, the delivery of a recovery certificate based on a single rapid antigenic test is foreseen and under development by the FOPH but is not yet operational (possibly by the end of April 2022).

Professionals who perform the tests will advise you on which kind of test is recommended for your situation.

The chart hereunder (in French) provides indications on the testing strategy.

Download the chart (in French)

Plus d'informations

Targeted and repetitive screening

Health institutions and critical infrastructures
Directive concernant la pratique de tests de dépistage ciblé et répétitif
Screening is no longer compulsory but continues to be reimbursed for health care institutions and critical infrastructures.
For any question, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch.
Companies, businesses and other related agencies
On 16^th February 2022, the Federal Council cancelled the general recommendation on repeated tests in companies as well as their financing.

Non exhaustive list of professionals authorised to test and to issue COVID certificates

List of professionals who perform on-site tests

Use the "filter" function to search by "commune" or by "professional"
Health professional	Contact details
Pharmacie du Plaza ^{Rue du Cendrier 21 1201 Genève}	E-mail 022 732 36 11
Pharmacie de Montbrillant ^{Rue de Vidollet 1 1202 Genève}	902290@ovan.ch 022 733 40 40
Pharmacie Bedat ^{Bd James-Fazy 7 1201 Genève}	E-mail 022 732 28 32
Pharmacie Sunstore M-Parc ^{Avenue Vibert 32} ^{1227 Carouge}	Sun451cs@sunstore.ch 058 878 52 10
M3 Sanitrade ^{Centre de dépistage} ^{Rte de Chêne 18-20} ^{1208 Genève}	022 809 07 35 www.m3-test.ch
Arsanté	dominique.forli@arsante.ch 079 654 46 15
MGD	E-mail 022 309 15 36
Pharmacie Cité Universitaire ^{8a chemin des Clochettes} ^{1206 Genève}	E-mail 022 346 88 22
Pharma24 ^{Bd de la Cluse 38} ^{1205 Genève}	E-mail 022 808 00 18
Pharmacie Amavita Metro Shopping ^{Rue du Mont-Blanc 30} ^{1201 Genève}	058 878 17 30
Pharmacie Coop Vitality ^{Rue des Bossons 21} ^{1213 Onex}	E-mail 058 878 85 10
Pharmacie de Champel ^{Rue de l'Athénée 39} ^{1206 Genève}	E-mail 022 346 48 29
Pharmacie de Chêne-Bougeries ^{Rue de Chêne-Bougeries} ^{1224 Chêne-Bougeries}	E-mail 022 860 26 60
Pharmacie de la Chapelle ^{Ch. de Compostelle 7} ^{1212 Lancy}	022 827 25 20
Pharmacie de l'ìle-Verte ^{Rue de Lyon 59} ^{1203 Genève}	E-mail 022 550 28 96
Pharmacie de Vieusseux ^{A. Ernest-Pictet 32} ^{1203 Genève}	022 344 03 60
Pharmacie des Hauts-de-Malagnou ^{Ch. de la Chevillarde 53} ^{1224 Chêne-Bougeries}	E-mail 022 700 11 00
Pharmacie des Pervenches ^{Rue Caroline} ^{1227 Carouge}	E-mail 022 342 55 40
Pharmacie Quai du Mont-Blanc ^{Quai du Mont-Blanc 19} ^{1201 Genève}	E-mail 022 731 90 85
Pharmacie Internationale ^{Place des Alpes 2} ^{1201 Genève}	E-mail 022 900 07 24
Pharmacie Follonier ^{Rte de Meyrin 171} ^{1214 Vernier}	E-mail 022 930 10 10
Pharmanature Dancet ^{Rue Dancet 3} ^{1205 Genève}	E-mail 022 736 39 39
Pharmacieplus de Saint-Jean ^{Rue de Saint-Jean 2} ^{1203 Genève}	E-mail 022 949 06 10
Pharmacieplus de Saule ^{Ch. de Saule 27} ^{1233 Bernex}	E-mail 022 757 27 27
Pharmacieplus des Fontaines ^{Av. Vibert 20-24} ^{1227 Carouge}	E-mail 022 342 88 22
Pharmacieplus du Bouchet ^{Av. du Bouchet 1} ^{1209 Genève}	E-mail 022 734 56 40
Pharmacieplus du Rond-Point ^{Rond-point de Plainpalais 6} ^{1205 Genève}	E-mail 022 320 07 59
Pharmacieplus de Grenus ^{Place de Grenus 12} ^{1201 Genève}	022 732 77 23
Pharmacieplus Wilson ^{Rue des Pâquis 41} ^{1201 Genève}	E-mail 022 732 77 23
Pharmacie Rue Ecole-de-Médecine _{Rue de l'Ecole-de-Médecine 3} _{1205 Genève}	E-mail 022 781 19 19
Clinique des Grangettes ^{Centre de dépistage}	E-mail 022 305 01 11
HUG Tropicale et humanitaire ^{Centre de dépistage}	022 372 33 11
HUG secteur H pédiatrie ^{Centre de dépistage}
Clinique de la Colline ^{Centre de dépistage} ^{Av. de Beau-Séjour 6} ^{1206 Genève}	E-mail 022 702 20 22
Helvetic Care ^{Centre de dépistage}	E-mail 022 788 11 11
CMAD ^{Centre de soins à domicile} ^{Esplanade des Récréations 15} ^Meyrin	info@cmad.ch 079 526 20 00
Domisoins Genève ^{Rue de Lyon 42} ^{1203 Genève}	info@domisoins.ch 078 209 89 78
Infirmier indépendant	christophe.hoang-tho@csi-ge.ch 079 830 24 53
Key Placement ^{Av. Cardinal-Mermillod 36} ^{1227 Carouge}	o.bruyere@keyplacement.ch 079 609 20 14
Amavita Marché ^{Place du Marché 1} ^{1227 Carouge}	info@amavitamarche.ch 022 342 00 44

If a professional wishes to be added to this list or wishes to make changes, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch

Pooled analyses using molecular biology (salivary tests)


Laboratory	Contact details
Proxilis	info@proxilis.ch 022 738 18 18
Dianalabs	infodiana@dianalabs.ch 022 807 14 68
Unilabs	patrick.kisfaludy@unilabs.com
MGD	info@labomgd.ch 022 309 15 36
Synlab	serviceclients.ch@synlab.com 022 704 07 04
CoreMedica	contact@mybiopassport.com 058 944 03 00

If a professional wishes to be added to this list or wishes to make changes, please contact testing.covid@etat.ge.ch

4. Where can one be tested in Geneva ?

You can choose a location for a test with no medical consultation by clicking on the map hereafter.

Click here to consult the list of testing centers in Geneva (in French)

On this webpage, you will find the same information as in the map including contact details, opening days and hours, types of tests performed, with or without appointment.

The testing sites are filtered by age category (adults and children under 16, children under 16, adults) according to your needs. You can also narrow your search by postal code for example.

A single filter may be used at a time.

Testing centres, laboratories, pharmacies can issue COVID certificates for people who test negative for COVID-19 (PCR test or rapid antigen test). Primary care physicians (e.g. general practitioners, paediatricians) may also issue COVID certificates only for the nasopharyngeal swab rapid antigenic tests they perform.

6. In preparation for a trip

In general

When planning a trip abroad, it is important to find out about the requirements of the destination country and, if applicable, of the transport company.

The requirements of each country may vary. It is therefore necessary to keep yourself informed right up to your travel dates.

The tropical and travel medicine consultation unit of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) provides an updated summary document with general information by country with regard to PCR and antigen tests (RDT) and to recognised COVID vaccination certificates or recovery certificates.

HUG - General information regarding COVID tests : List of countries (in French only).

Screening tests

People who need a rapid PCR or antigen test for travel purposes can book in advance to be tested at one of the screening centres in Geneva.

You will find hereafter a list of screening centres sorted by age category, as well as all the information you need to get tested : contact details, opening hours and days, types of tests performed, with or without appointment.

As a reminder, PCR tests for travel purposes are at the expense of the person tested. However, rapid antigenic comfort tests will be paid for by the Confederation from 18 December 2021.

In the case of a family, it is necessary to make as many appointments as there are people to be tested in the family group. Several screening centres test both children and adults.

COVID certificates

Find hereafter all the updated information on COVID certificates and on how to obtain a COVID certificate in the canton of Geneva :

COVID-19 certificates

7. Covering the costs of the screening test

Illustration of the billing flow can be viewed in the chart below (in French).