SHA announces temporary closure of Saskatoon LifeLabs locations due to heavy snowfall
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public that all five LifeLabs specimen collection locations in Saskatoon will be temporarily closed Monday.
All 5 LifeLabs locations in Saskatoon closed Monday
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public that all five LifeLabs specimen collection locations in Saskatoon will be temporarily closed Monday.
The closures come as Sakatoon battles severe winter weather conditions
According to the SHA, all LifeLabs locations are reporting staffing challenges due to the heavy snowfall.
The temporary closures affect the following Saskatoon LifeLabs locations:
- Confederation - 59-300 Confederation Dr.
- Market Mall - 134-2325 Preston Ave.
- Lawson Heights - A29-134 Primrose Dr.
- Ludlow Laboratory - 4-419 Ludlow St.
- Midtown - #5-39 23rd St. E.
The SHA is encouraging members of the public to refrain from travelling to non-urgent health-care appointments and procedures at this time.
LifeLabs anticipates being able to regular operations at all five locations Tuesday. Processing of specimens gathered prior to Monday might be slightly delayed due to the closure.