The Wastewater Analysis Program is a cost-effective, non-invasive service that can monitor the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This service can be implemented in municipalities, schools, production facilities and a wide variety of buildings with minimal disruption in the day to day. day-to-day operations.
“The launch of this service translates into yet another weapon in the fight against the pandemic,” said Peter Capponi, North American head of production and industry at GHD. “Evidence generation has the prospect of providing clinical evidence to a wide diversity of organizations in their decision making. This is a must-have addition to existing surveillance systems and can be a game changer for those on the front lines. to keep other people safe in those doubtful times.
Studies have shown that wastewater can be used as a number one indicator of SARS-CoV-2 in localized populations, with normal and continuous monitoring to provide an early indication of an outbreak. Wastewater tests can trip over coronavirus lines up to 3 days before symptoms appear in the monitored area.
Wastewater testing developed through Eurofins works by selecting two genomic sequences to detect and verify the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Results are provided within 48 hours of wastewater sample research.
GHD has also added epidemiology and virology resources to its comprehensive pandemic response service. GHD has developed key strategic relationships with leading public fitness facilities in the fight against COVID-19.
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