NORTH BATTLEFORD - They may not have been ready as quickly as first thought, but rapid antigen test kits have now arrived for distribution at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.
The Battlefords Chamber will be distributing the kits to members of the public at a drive-thru set up outside their offices at the Highway 16 and 40 junction, on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on those days. The kits will be free of charge.
In a "Monday Minute" video posted on the Battlefords Chamber's YouTube page, Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak confirmed the kits had finally arrived. However, Machniak said only received a small number of kits at the present time and more are expected to arrive.
The Chamber had to delay the opening of their drive-thru to Monday, as the kits had not arrived in time for last Thursday's scheduled launch date.
Right now the Chamber drive-thru is the only location in the Battlefords where the test kits are being handed out for free. The Chamber reminds those interested that the kits are for the public (ie. families) and not aimed at businesses.
A list of locations throughout the province is now up at: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information/rapid-testing .
