Saskatchewan expands COVID-19 testing

Effective May 25, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has expanded COVID-19 testing to a wider number of individuals.

Among the individuals eligible under new expanded testing guidelines are anyone working outside of the home who desire a test.

Saskatchewan residents are invited to call Healthline 811 to determine if they can be referred for testing based on the additional expanded testing guidelines.

There are six areas where added to the Additional Expanded Testing Guidelines:

1) Testing available to any one working outside the home, including those currently working, or returning to work as part of the Reopen Saskatchewan plan, who desire a test.

2) Testing immunocompromised asymptomatic individuals such as cancer patients, in advance of undergoing immunosuppressive procedures such as chemotherapy.

3) Testing all patients upon admission or in advance of a planned admission to an acute care hospital for a stay anticipated to be greater than 24 hours. This includes all expectant mothers entering a health facility to give birth.

4) Increased testing for populations that are homeless or living in other vulnerable settings.

5) Testing available to all health care workers caring for immunocompromised patients.

6) Mobile (worksite) testing for anyone who desires a test in high volume work settings ( factories, industrial settings, etc.).

Additional information is available by visiting www.saskhealthauthority.ca.