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95% of the analysis laboratories have been closed since the morning of Monday 14 November. They are protesting against the 250 million euros in savings that the government is asking for.
Curtain lowered for a medical analysis laboratory in Nice (Var), Monday, November 14. In France, 95% of them are closed for three days. Urgent analyzes are guaranteed. For blood tests and PCR tests, however, you will have to wait. “I absolutely need a PCR test to be operated on in surgery, for a six-hour block. Because of their strike, I will postpone my operation”annoyed a man.
Biologists are protesting against the financial effort of 250 million euros in savings for 2022, which is requested of them by the State. To achieve this, they should lower the pricing of all acts. According to the government, this contribution would be justified, given their record profits during the pandemic. Biologists have accepted the idea of exceptional participation, but refuse a long-term measure. According to professionals, the smallest laboratories, i.e. 10% of establishments, would be threatened.