Regina’s wastewater saw a slight increase in virus concentration up to March 4, bringing levels up into the moderate-high range.
Microbiologist Ayodeji Charles Osunla said in an email that in the most recent reporting period, the viral RNA load in the city and in North Battleford decreased. Prince Albert saw an increase.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
According to University of Regina researchers, Prince Albert had an increase of 27.4 per cent in the reporting period to March 7. The city’s viral load is medium and the 35th highest recorded. North Battleford’s concentration decreased by 59.2 per cent in the same period and remains in the medium range. This is the 48th highest concentration since the pandemic began.Article content
Osunla is part of a U of S team measuring COVID-19 through wastewater. People infected with the virus leave traces of it in their feces. By measuring the viral load in a city’s sewage, researchers are able to approximate how many people in that city are infected with COVID-19, even if they don’t know it.
Since Saskatchewan no longer reports daily COVID-19 data and relies on rapid antigen tests for testing in the general population, wastewater data is one of the best indicators available for how the virus is spreading.
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