Germany probes fraud allegations after surge in testing centres

A man walks by a sign in the window of a coronavirus testing centre in Frankfurt, Germany (Michael Probst/AP)

German authorities are investigating allegations of fraud involving the massive rollout of free coronavirus tests, which are being carried out in converted mobile phoen stores, beauticians and art galleries across the country.

Germans have to present a negative test result to enter non-essential stores, visit restaurants or bars, or attend small-scale cultural events.