The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding drive-through testing hours in Regina and Saskatoon beginning in the New Year when appropriate staffing is able to be mobilized.
• REGINA - starting Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021:
International Trade Centre at Evraz Place, Hall C, 1700 Elphinstone Street, accessed by the 11th Avenue entrance from Lewvan Drive on the west side of the complex)
New Hours as of Jan. 2: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week;
Current Hours until Jan. 2: 1-7 p.m., seven days a week
• SASKATOON - starting Monday, Jan. 4, 2021:
Location at 3630 Thatcher Avenue
New hours and days as of Jan. 4: Monday - Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Current hours until January 4: Tuesday - Thursday from 12 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To access a drive-through test, a referral is not required. You must wear a mask and anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In your vehicle, everyone should be members of the same, immediate household. You need a valid Health Card or an alternate government-issued form of identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport). Every person in the vehicle who has these documents can get tested.
Drive-through testing sites are first-come, first-serve basis and waits should be expected depending on the demand for services. There are also safety protocols, patient registration, specimen collection and cleaning which can affect wait times.
Currently, peak times are typically when the site location opens. You can consider arriving at the location later in the day to try to avoid a significant wait, though you should still be prepared for a delay.
