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Thunder Bay s raw sewage will be tested for COVID-19 (2 Photos)
Health Sciences North Research Institute in Sudbury will analyze the samples.
Jan 27, 2021 12:56 PM By: Gary Rinne
THUNDER BAY Nasal swabs aren t the only way to track the prevalence of COVID-19 in a community.
The City of Thunder Bay will soon begin collecting wastewater samples to help health officials monitor the presence of the virus.
Studies have shown that a significant proportion of infected individuals shed the virus in their stool, even before any symptoms appear.
Regular testing of wastewater for the virus s genetic material (RNA) can help determine whether COVID-19 activity is increasing or decreasing in a particular area, thereby giving health authorities more time to respond appropriately.