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Trends in the city’s spread of COVID-19 can be tracked in real time by the flushing of Calgary’s toilets.
The testing of wastewater can accurately determine the presence of the deadly virus and determine where it’s prevalent.
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And that data is now available online due to a partnership between the University of Calgary, the city and Alberta Health Services.
“Wastewater data is unbiased and comprehensive,” said Dr. Michael Parkins, associate professor at the Cumming School of Medicine.
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