Viral loads of SARS\u002DCOV\u002D2 in Saskatoon continue to decline.
John Giesy, a professor of environmental toxicology who helps lead wastewater research for the Global Institute of Water Security at the university, said the data shows the presence of SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is back to about where it was eight weeks ago.
Giesy said the viral load peaked about two weeks ago at about 340,000 particles per 100 mL and overall wastewater viral RNA load is around 140,000 particles per 100 mL in the most recent reading.Overall viral load in Saskatoon wastewater. Graphic provided by Dr. John Giesy.The testing is now able to determine the amounts of Omicron subvariants BA.1 and BA.2 in the wastewater. Previously, the team could track the subvariants’ presence, but couldn’t quantify it.
Public Health Agency of Canada funding for the team’s continued research has not been finalized. Although Giesy said they entered a verbal agreement with PHAC for funding from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, a tender was issued for the contract.receive $873,000 to monitor wastewater for the three cities and five First Nations
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