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The leader of the Saskatchewan NDP has renewed his medical licence and returned to work at a COVID-19 testing and assessment facility in Saskatoon.

Ryan Meili said he made the decision to return to practising medicine part-time in the early days of the pandemic, which he described as an “all hands on deck” situation. This weekend, the physician-turned-politician dusted off his stethoscope, pulled on gloves, a gown and a mask, and worked at a centre to test people suspected of having COVID-19.

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“It felt good to be able to be there and contributing and helping out,” Meili said on Monday.

“It’s also a bit strange. We’re using protective equipment in ways that I haven’t used very often in medicine before … So that’s new.”

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Meili said his first shift at the core neighbourhood centre was quite slow. He expects to continue going to work at the centre every Sunday until at least the end of May.

“This is a small thing that I’m doing; I’m not thinking this is anything terrific. But it’s something I’m really pleased to be able to be part of the response,” he said.