Viral RNA loads in Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert increased, but remain low in all three cities.
Microbiologist Ayodeji Charles Osunla said in an email that the viral RNA loads in Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert increased in the most recent reporting period.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Prince Albert had an increase of 250.3 per cent in a reporting period to June 5. The city’s viral load remains in the low range and is the 93rd highest recorded. In the same period, North Battleford’s concentration increased by 97.3 per cent, remaining in the low range. This is the 90th highest concentration recorded since the pandemic began.
Osunla is part of a U of S team measuring COVID-19 through wastewater. People infected with the virus leave traces of it in their feces. By measuring the viral load in a city’s sewage, researchers are able to approximate how many people in that city are infected with COVID-19, even if they don’t know it.Article content
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.report will be available at the end of the month. The Ministry of Health has shifted to monthly reporting for the summer, with biweekly reports expected to resume in the fall.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How a team of skateboarders in Saskatoon is calling attention to plight of girls in AfghanistanShafiqa Rezai was a skateboarding coach in Afghanistan until the Taliban regime returned to power. She's now leading a new team in Saskatoon. yxe
Read more »
Biktrix opens large downtown e-bike showroom in SaskatoonCustomers can test drive the BikTrix e\u002Dbikes right out of the showroom and onto the nearby Meewasin Valley trail.
Read more »
BHP Potash executive promotes technology careers for Sask. womenThe company put on its first-ever Saskatoon event focusing on women in tech. yxe
Read more »
Saskatoon chef takes second place in national youth competitionChef Makenna Rai won silver at Canadian Culinary Federation's Young Chef Culinary Challenge. yxe
Read more »
Letters: Saskatoon Catholic schools not exempt from respecting rightsReaders offer differing opinions on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools directive on Drag Queen Storytime at the children's festival. pride yxe skpoli
Read more »
Saskatoon woman's death is city's fifth homicide of 2023The death of a 35\u002Dyear\u002Dold woman in Saskatoon on Saturday is being investigated as a homicide, the fifth in the city this year.
Read more »