The city of Borkum, in cooperation with Nordseeheilbad Borkum GmbH (NBG), is offering in the coming weeks with the support of retired doctor Dr. Franz Meyer and the resident doctors
The island has several options for carrying out rapid corona tests. The rapid test center is moving from Ankerstrasse to the Kulturinsel and will open its doors from Saturday, March 20th.
Tests are then possible there every day from 17.00 p.m. to 19.00 p.m. The offer is also available at different times from general practitioners.

Mayor Jürgen Akkermann emphasizes the importance of the project and thanks all supporters: “In order to be able to bring tourist life back, we have to take action. The
In the first step, the Corona rapid test offer is aimed particularly at all Borkum residents, second home owners, tradesmen and all people who have health insurance valid in Germany. The establishment of the expanded rapid test center, the support of Dr. Franz Meyer and the NBG are an important building block for this. My thanks go to everyone who made this implementation possible so quickly.”

“There is still uncertainty everywhere as to whether and in what form travel will be possible in the coming weeks and months. However, if it is possible, we are available for rapid tests in large numbers
A prerequisite for visiting a wide variety of facilities or, in the future, events, being well equipped. We want and must offer this service to our guests. We also want to make holidays possible again for our restaurateurs and hosts as quickly as possible. A comprehensive test measure is essential,” summarizes Göran Sell, Managing Director of NBG.

Every person with valid health insurance in Germany is entitled to a free rapid test once a week - including children.
Each additional test per week costs €13. According to Dr. Franz Meyer, who currently runs the rapid test center on Ankerstrasse, only needs to bring his identity card with him.

WHERE? The Corona rapid test center in the reading room can be reached via the back entrance of the Kulturinsel (towards the Kurpark).