Cameroon timber North Battleford and Prince Albert also saw decreases in the most recent reporting period, according to the University of Saskatchewan.
Published Apr 18, 2023 • Last updated Apr 18, 2023 • 1 minute read
A research technician prepares samples of wastewater at the University of Saskatchewan’s wastewater testing facility which will then be analyzed to glean insight into how COVID-19 might be spreading in Saskatoon and other areas in Saskatchewan. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Levels of the COVID-19 virus in Saskatoon’s wastewater continue to decrease, while Regina remains in the high range.
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Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. Femi Oloye, project manager of the University of Saskatchewan’s Wastewater Surveillance Unit, said in an email that in the most recent reporting period, the viral RNA loads in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and North Battleford decreased.
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Up to April 12, Saskatoon’s wastewater viral load decreased by 36.4 per cent, sitting at a medium level and the 76th highest concentration measured in the city. According to the University of Regina, as of April 8 Regina’s viral load remains stable and thus continues to sit in the high range.
Prince Albert saw a decrease of 68.2 per cent in the reporting period to April 10. The city’s viral load is low and the 74th highest recorded. North Battleford’s concentration decreased by 11 per cent up to April 7 and remains in the medium range. This is the 54th highest concentration since the pandemic began.
According to the most recent community respiratory illness surveillance program (CRISP) report, released on April 13, Saskatchewan appeared to have a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations at the end of March and coming into April. The biweekly report covered the period of March 26 to April 8.
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