People infected with SARS-CoV-2 shed it via stool, and it can be detected in wastewater systems of municipalities with COVID outbreaks. We discuss whether this presents a risk to wastewater workers and how SARS-CoV-2 levels in wastewater can be used detect and monitor COVID outbreaks.
Speakers:
David McVea Canadian Field Epidemiology Program Public Health Agency of Canada BC Centre for Disease Control
Melissa Glier Research Associate BC Centre for Disease Control, Public Health Laboratory
Register Here
Copyright 2017 - Public Health Physicians of Canada / Médecins de santé publique du Canada
Site by Merge Creative Inc.