The detection of coronavirus in sewage and waste water does seem to be questionable science since the analysis relies on RNA fragments so one should not put too much reliance on it according to my reading of the literature.stan wrote:Interesting concept testing at the plants. Also and interesting choice in Angaston treatment plant.DOC wrote:Coronavirus has been detected in Adelaide’s wastewater for the first time, prompting an urgent public health alert for sick patients to seek COVID-19 testing no matter how mild their symptoms.
Chief Public Health Officer Professor Nicola Spurrier today revealed two samples were detected at the Bolivar Treatment works and one at Angaston.
The Bolivar sample later tested negative.
Professor Spurrier said the Bolivar catchment included city hotels while Angaston was a freight route frequented by truck drivers, including from interstate.
She said SA Health was looking to expand regional testing sites from 3 to 6.
She said while it was likely to the positive samples originated from an “active” – or infectious – patient, she could not rule out a mysterious case or was possible community transmission although unlikely.
Prof Spurrier, who announced the findings alongside Health Minister Stephen Wade and her deputy Dr Chris Lease, said the discovery reinforced a need for continued high levels of COVID-19 testing.
She said that anyone ill should have a virus check with even the mildest symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, headaches, and if a person’s taste or smell has suddenly disappeared.
Health authorities are confident there is no COVID-19 community transmission, in which an infection source remains unknown, throughout South Australia due to variety of factors.
I would say they should tests them all, Christies Beach down South, Bolivar and Glenelg for the metro region's. Then loom at say Angaston, Hahndorf and Probably Murray Bridge to get a good soild sweep.
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