The latest wastewater samples in Saskatchewan show an increase in COVID-19 presence across the province according to recent research from the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The viral load in Prince Albert’s wastewater has increased by 95.4%. This comes after two consecutive weeks of decline, although it is in line with Prince Albert’s overall decline.
“This increase in viral RNA loads is indicative of a slight increase in SARS-CoV-2 infections in Prince Albert,” USask said in a press release.
The latest findings show an increase in COVID-19 in Prince Albert.
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In Saskatoon, the viral load increased by 20.6%. Viral load of 42,000/100 mL of gene copy is the fourth lowest recorded in Saskatoon since January 2022.
The latest findings from USask also show an increase in COVID-19 in Saskatoon.
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North Battleford experienced its biggest increase from last week and saw a 161.9% increase in viral RNA loads from the previous week.
“The viral load of 54,000 gene copies/100 mL is an increase after two consecutive weeks of decline, but the third lowest value in 18 weeks in North Battleford.”
USask points to the largest COVID-19 increase from last week in North Battleford.
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USask is also working on a new wastewater system to monitor the monkeypox virus, as more and more cases are detected across Canada.
On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Canada confirmed the first two cases of monkeypox in Quebec. First reported in Canada.
According to Public Health Canada, monkeypox is an infectious disease that is transmitted from animals to humans, usually by contact with infected animals or contaminated materials.
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