Postal Strike Update

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of a potential postal service disruption.

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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

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Other Testing Options

  1. PCR Testing
  2. Antibody Testing
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1. PCR Testing

If appropriate, PCR testing is available through Primary Health Care (PHC) providers (physicians and nurse practitioners).

COVID-19 vaccinations remain the best defence to prevent serious illness and hospitalizations. The Saskatchewan Health Authority and pharmacies throughout the province continue to provide vaccination clinics. To find a clinic near you please visit COVID-19 Vaccine.

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2. Antibody Testing

Antibody (serology) testing is generally limited to the following cases:

  • Patients with suspected multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) due to COVID-19 infection
  • For public health investigation of complicated COVID-19 case transmissions
  • In patients with severe illness who have repeatedly received a negative lab PCR test result

Antibody testing results cannot tell the difference between those who are vaccinated or previously infected with COVID-19. Positive antibody test results will only show that you've either been exposed to COVID-19 OR vaccinated OR both. It cannot tell you if you are protected from COVID-19.

Additionally:

  • Antibody levels decline over time, so an individual may have no measurable antibodies despite having been previously infected.
  • Even with antibodies, individuals can still be re-infected with COVID-19 and capable of transmitting the virus to others.

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