Global News's video: Saskatchewan expanding COVID-19 rapid testing availability

The Saskatchewan government says COVID-19 rapid testing is expanding in the province for asymptomatic individuals. Officials on Thursday said a strategy has been developed to deploy more than 700,000 rapid point-of-care tests to be used in a number of settings, including walk-in or drive-thru sites. The tests will also be offered in long-term and personal care homes, shelters, detox facilities, group homes and schools. The province is also searching for ways to improve its COVID-19 vaccine booking and communication process for all phases of its vaccine rollout, said Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone. With concerning coronavirus variants, Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said testing for infection will continue to be an important "layer" in fighting the virus spread, but other health measures must be followed. Shahab added in Regina, there were two instances of community transmission featuring variants. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/7663110/saskatchewan-coronavirus-covid-19-rapid-testing/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB