What does 2G mean?
2G means that you have either been vaccinated against coronavirus or have recently recovered from corona disease. You are considered to have recovered for 6 months.
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What does 2.5G mean?
Its similar as 2G, you either have to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or have recovered from coronavirus, but a current PCR test is also valid.
What does 2G Plus / 2G + mean?
2G Plus or 2G + means either you're been vaccinated or recovered, but a valid PCR test is also required.
What does 3G mean?
The 3G's stand for vaccinated, recovered or tested. Both test variants are allowed for the test, antigen or a PCR test.
What is a PCR test?
The PCR test is a laboratory test that detects the genetic makeup of the coronavirus. This can be detected in the early phase of an infection. The evaluation in the laboratory takes 4 to 5 hours longer than an antigen test, but it is more accurate.
What is an antigen test?
The antigen test (also called self-test / home test) is a simple variant that detects a high coronavirus load with a swab from the nasopharynx. Particularly highly contagious people can be identified quickly. During the test, the test strip reacts with the protein components of the virus .
What does the abbreviation MNS stand for?
MNS stands for mouth and nose protection and is also known as a surgical mask. The mask reduces the transmission of pathogens via droplet infection.
What does the abbreviation FFP2 stand for?
The FFP2 mask is a half mask which, depending on the version, protects us from inhaling particles. It is also known as a fine dust mask. FFP stands for 'Filtering Face Piece', the number 2 describes the protective effect and the leakage of the mask.