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Self-testing is safe, easy to use, provides fast results within 15 minutes, and most importantly, is gentle. Self-tests it only take a few seconds to collect a sample using a swab that goes into the upper part of each nostril. These tests can be done almost anywhere, at any time to see if you may have COVID-19.
Following self-testing (rapid test) pilot in select schools to gauge the demand and uptake for self-administered rapid tests to screen for COVID-19 on an ongoing basis, Saskatchewan is expanding the self-test at home program throughout the province. The program targets households with students age 11 years and under as these students are not yet eligible for vaccination.
The province provided rapid tests can be distributed to any students and staff. These tests are an asymptomatic screening tool. The provincially provided rapid tests are not to be used to satisfy a proof of vaccination or negative test policy.
Note that participation is voluntary.
Self-testing is for asymptomatic screening only; all residents need to stay home at the first-sign of any COVID-19 symptoms and seek lab testing (PCR test).
A Questions and Answers document is available for parents, caregivers and schools.
This Test to Protect Communications Toolkits for parents and schools has been prepared to assist with the Self-Testing Pilot Program by providing information and answering any questions parents, caregivers or schools may have or that may get asked about self-testing and why we are focusing on self-testing to help fight COVID-19.
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