[The Dutch covid-19 testing policy urgently needs revision]

A self-test suffices for the diagnosis SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Netherlands since 11 April 2022. Yet, selected groups such as health care workers can still divert to the Public Health Services (PHS) SARS-CoV-2 testing facilities for a nucleic acid amplification test. A survey among 2257 subjects visiting PHS Kennemerland testing sites demonstrates that the majority of participants does however not belong to one of the selected groups. Most subjects visit the PHS to confirm the result of their home test. The infrastructure and personnel needed to maintain the PHS testing sites come at high costs, which are in striking contrast to the government objectives and the low number of current visitors. The Dutch covid-19 testing policy therefore urgently needs revision.