The province has expanded its testing for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the virus. Long-term care and personal care home residents are now being tested for COVID-19 upon admission or re-admission, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority on Saturday.
Residents and staff will also be tested if any other resident or staff at the same facility is deemed positive for COVID-19.
Additionally, those who are at risk of COVID-19 following contact with a known or potentially infected person will be advised to get tested by health officials, regardless if they’re showing symptoms or not. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The SHA says public health will be contacting those who need to get tested.