The concentrations in Saskatoon were the fourth-highest value seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to U of S toxicologist Dr. John Giesy, concentrations of the virus found in wastewater samplings in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and North Battleford increased week-over-week and “remained high” during the most recent reporting period. The concentrations reported last week in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and North Battleford were “among the greatest” the Global Institute for Water Security has observed.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.
The Omicron variant accounted for 100 per cent of the recorded COVID-19 virus, with the BA.5 subvariant contributing to 47.7 per cent of the viral load in Saskatoon and 41.8 per cent in North Battleford. 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.Article content
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