Drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Regina and Saskatoon to expand in January

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding drive-thru testing efforts in Regina and Saskatoon starting in the New Year.

According to the SHA, the expansion will happen once appropriate staff can be mobilized and will result in expanded hours starting January 2, 2021, in Regina and January 4 in Saskatoon.

Regina’s testing site will start operating an hour and a half earlier each day while Saskatoon’s site will start staying open seven days a week with different hours on weekends and weekdays.

A referral is not required to access drive-thru COVID-19 testing, but a mask must be worn.

A referral is not required to access drive-thru COVID-19 testing, but a mask must be worn. Everyone in single-vehicles should be members of the same, immediate household and a valid Health Card or other government-issued identification is needed to be tested.

Drive-thru testing is first come, first serve, and a waiting line should be expected.

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