The Regina & District Chamber of Commerce isn’t solely about enterprise however being a part of the neighborhood. As such, they’re serving to to be a part of the COVID pandemic resolution by distributing rapid antigen testing kits at their major constructing.
In partnership with the Authorities of Saskatchewan, the Regina chamber of commerce was given greater than 4,000 fast check kits on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2021, to distribute to the neighborhood. They started handing out the kits on Friday morning with a gentle line of individuals benefiting from the free kits.
“We’ve been working with the Authorities of Saskatchewan all through the pandemic. We all the time stated ‘if there’s one thing that we will do, we’d be comfortable to take action’,” stated John Hopkins, CEO of the Regina Chamber & District of Commerce.
“We haven’t actually launched the truth that we have now check kits however we’ve had a gentle line up of individuals all day coming to get the check kits and they’re very comfortable to have them.”
With the rising numbers of COVID-19 instances within the province, Hopkins says it’s actually vital for folks to get the kits.
“We’re comfortable to offer that service. On the finish of the day, what we’re attempting to do is to battle this pandemic that’s killing folks,” he stated. “That is one other step that individuals can take to see if they’re constructive.”
Every package comprises 5 fast exams. In line with the Saskatchewan authorities web site, these testing kits don’t come individually packaged however are in bundles so kits will probably be distributed rapidly. Availability will probably be based mostly on the areas’ hours of operation and provide. Self-testing kits will probably be obtainable first-come, first-served with one package per family right now.
“Routine, voluntary testing at residence will assist stop asymptomatic transmission to those that should not in a position to be vaccinated and can cut back COVID-19 transmission in the neighborhood,” based on a Saskatchewan authorities information launch.
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The chamber of commerce in Regina has scheduled Tuesdays for pick-up from 8 a.m to 12 p.m.; and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce can be distributing fast exams, on Mondays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chamber of commerce buildings in Moose Jaw, Swift Present, Melville, Lloydminster and Meadow Lake are additionally distributing the fast check kits. For days and instances of distribution, see the web particulars offered by the federal government offers at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19.
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