Answers to frequently asked questions on what changes as of 1 February

16. How long is the rapid test result valid for? Should it be repeated by employees? The result of the rapid test is valid for seven (7) days unless, in the meantime, a person develops symptoms or is classified as a contact and should therefore follow the protocol defined by the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit. The employer/business has the responsibility of coordinating repeat checks for employees, so that at any time and on a weekly basis they have a rapid test, as defined below: — Businesses/services employing up to 3 people, all employees should be tested — Businesses/services employing between 4 and 10 people, tests should be carried out on at least 4 employees. — Businesses/services employing more than 10 people, tests should be carried out on at least 4 people or 20 % of employees, whichever is larger in number. 17. How will private service businesses operate? As of 1st February the physical presence percentage of employees increases from 25% to 50%, with a minimum of 5 employees, if the employer so wishes, and without a limit to the maximum number of employees. It is noted that if a business operates in more than one building, the physical presence is permitted of a maximum of 50% of the employees working in each building . For businesses that are co-located in the same premises, the physical presence is permitted of a maximum of 50% of the employees of each legal entity (namely, of each business). The rest of the staff will work through telework at home.