WILLEMSTAD - The Analytical Diagnostic Center (ADC) warns of long waiting times and reduced capacity at test locations. In addition to the large number of appointments, ADC is struggling with a staff shortage, which means that the laboratory is overloaded.
Because the number of infections is increasing, many people with corona symptoms are being tested. In addition, many tourists still come to the island, who all must have an antigen test taken on the third day of their holiday.
A large part of the ADC staff is in quarantine, which means that the organization cannot handle the enormous demand for testing at the moment. This causes long waiting times at the test locations. People with an appointment will be helped with priority.
ADC emphasizes the importance of customers pre-registering through the website. This can shorten the waiting time. At the test location at Palu Blanku, people who have been referred by their GP can have a test taken via the drive through.