Rapid COVID Test Kits Available in Regina – Regina | The Canadian News

The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce is not only about business, but about being part of the community. As such, they are helping to be part of the COVID pandemic solution by distributing rapid antigen test kits in their main building.

In partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, the Regina Chamber of Commerce received more than 4,000 rapid test kits on Thursday, October 22, 2021 for distribution to the community. They began handing out the kits on Friday morning with a constant line of people taking advantage of the free kits.

“We have been working with the Saskatchewan government during the pandemic. We always said ‘if there’s anything we can do, we’ll be happy to do it,’ ”said John Hopkins, CEO of Regina Chamber & District of Commerce.

“We haven’t really publicized the fact that we have test kits, but we’ve had a constant line of people all day coming to get the test kits and they are very happy to have them.”

With the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the province, Hopkins says it’s really important for people to get the kits.

“We are happy to provide that service. At the end of the day, what we are trying to do is fight this pandemic that is killing people, “he said. “This is another step that people can take to see if they are positive.”

Each kit contains five rapid tests. According to the Saskatchewan government website, these test kits do not come individually packaged but in bundles, so the kits will ship quickly. Availability will be based on the locations’ hours of operation and supply. Self-Assessment Kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with one kit per household at this time.

“Routine and voluntary testing at home will help prevent asymptomatic transmission to those who cannot be vaccinated and will reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in the community,” according to a Saskatchewan government press release.

The Regina Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the pickup on Tuesdays from 8 am to 12 pm; and Thursdays from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is also distributing rapid tests, Mondays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Chamber of Commerce buildings in Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Melville, Lloydminster, and Meadow Lake are also distributing the rapid test kits. For distribution days and times, see government-provided online details at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19.

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