About the presentation: This session will focus on wastewater surveillance (WWS) of SARS-CoV-2, a rapidly developing field of laboratory science which aims to inform public health practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since SARS-CoV-2 is shed in feces, WWS is being explored as an adjunct surveillance tool for COVID-19 through monitoring in communities or specific populations. Various jurisdictions where WWS projects were undertaken have seen WWS contributing to overall COVID-19 surveillance and informing public health actions and interventions, including risk communication to communities and/or health partners. Speakers will discuss the current state of the science, in addition to its potential uses and challenges. This presentation will also highlight the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks initiative to coordinate and facilitate collaboration between academic and research institutions and public health partners; as well as some of the WWS projects underway in Ontario. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of Public Health Ontario, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by Public Health Ontario.
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PHO Rounds are also approved by the Council of Professional Experience for professional development hours (PDHs) for members of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
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