Testing is part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s offensive strategy to contain, delay and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Expanded testing has been implemented to align with the most recent evidence and consideration of practices in other jurisdictions. Saskatchewan is among the provinces with the widest access to testing.
Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including the flu and common cold.
Common symptoms may include fever, cough, aches and pains, sore throat, chills, runny nose, loss of sense of taste or smell, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Symptoms may vary from person to person with some people experiencing only mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all.
1. Your local public health official may advise you to be tested if you have been identified as someone at risk for COVID-19 following contact with a known or potentially infected individual. Public health will contact you if you need to be tested under these circumstances.
- Testing residents upon admission or re-admission to a long-term care or personal care home will occur. Residents and staff will also be tested if any resident or staff is positive for COVID-19.
Please call HealthLine 811 by dialing ‘811’ if you have questions regarding COVID-19 and your health. HealthLine 811 can help you with screening for COVID-19 to determine if a test is recommended for you and refer you for testing if indicated.
More information on COVID-19 symptoms, testing and referrals can also be found at Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
