The University of Ottawa says it has teamed up with CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and Ottawa Public Health to extend the wastewater monitoring program to track the prevalence of viruses in Ottawa.
The program began during the COVID-19 pandemic to monitor viral loads of the SARS-CoV2 virus on the city's sewage. It was later expanded to include monitoring of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus
"This new agreement will enable uOttawa, under the direction of Dr. Robert Delatolla, to provide analysis and deliver detailed information that support health surveillance in the city, as well as provide insights to seasonal operations for local health care organizations," the release said.
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