It’s about 3:55 p. m. on Thursday, when I warn at the COVID-19 check at the Regina International Trade Center.
Since tests have been opened in the province and referrals are not mandatory for stoping services while driving, it is inevitable that you will be here sometime in 2020.
I felt more exhausted than I deserve during the last few days of vacation, even after a relatively exhausting transfer to a new home, which, combined with lack of appetite, occasional pain and a slight sore throat, told me it was probably the right thing to do. time to take a COVID test.
I arrived five minutes before the planned opening of the establishment and, surprisingly, there were already about 40 cars in front of me.
Once I crossed the winding line of the parking lot outside the gates of Hall C, I heard a staff member say they started testing right after 3:15 p. m. Thursday, forty-five minutes before the initial planning.
About an hour after my arrival, I headed for a smaller variety of cars in one of the six internal lanes of the lobby. A friendly staff member asked me for my fitness card and non-public information, and whether I was in poor physical condition or had symptoms.
Inmates wore dresses, surgical masks and anything to cover their hair. It seemed that pieces such as face shields, glasses or gloves were optional.
They worked with a sense of power and purpose in the role they played. Those I interacted with seemed calmly confident and presented words of convenience when I knew I wasn’t feeling well.
After giving the required information, my anxiety about delight peaked. With two cars between me and this test, the questions filled my head.
What will be the feeling?Can I perform my movements over the last two weeks if I need them?
The cars stopped and made their way through the facility, their tires looking to locate the grip on the shiny concrete floors.
It’s a surreal experience.
If you told me in Agribition 2019 that the next time I set foot in this construction it would be for a drive-thru check to see if I had a virus that caused a global pandemic, I would log out fast enough.
Before I knew it, the nurse cleared my documents and guided me through the check.
I informed him that the procedure would take about 10 seconds, and then I asked him to lower my mask to cover only my mouth, look forward and lean back.
I still can’t describe very well the feeling I felt. It was a hybrid of pinching, tickling and concussion. He definitely brought tears to my left eye.
As soon as I was ready, I asked to advise my vehicle off-site. That’s what Array from start to finish, it took me about an hour and ten minutes to get a COVID-19 test without reference.
I told him I’d get a phone call about my effects 24 to 72 hours after I completed my test.
Regina and Saskatoon have driving control facilities. Queen City opened a center for the first time on Tuesday, while Saskatoon opened on Thursday.
Both sites are open from the afternoon. At 8 pm. CST on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 8 a. m. at p. m. CST on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Regina facility processed 260 swabs in its first 4 hours on Tuesday.
SHA stated that he had taken 329 samples from Regina’s facility that day and noted that the tests began at 3:17 p. m. CST because other people were already waiting outside.
In Saskatchewan, 467 tests were conducted on Thursday, the first day a driving service site is operational, SHA said.
The unit check program can see an expansion. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said in an email that more hours and days of service will be offered over the next few weeks.
The government, on its check facility data page, stated that it supported other jurisdictions to offer the masses COVID driving checks.
“Our check evaluation centers were set up to work in accordance with the COVID call for checks,” the government said.
“With the end of the summer holidays and the return to school, we anticipated a greater call for COVID tests. “
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Bryan Eneas is a penticton Indian Band journalist in Regina, Saskatchewan. Prior to joining CBC, he reported in central and northern Saskatchewan. Send news tips to Bryan. Eneas@cbc. ca.
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