Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, using four RT-qPCR assays

Wastewater-based surveillance methods have been implemented in several countries as a tool for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 at a community scale. A variety of methods have been used for concentrating, extracting, and detecting the virus, with no clear consensus on the most effective approach. In this note,...

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Main Authors: Yannan Huang, Lindsay Johnston, Ana Parra, Crystal Sweeney, Emalie Hayes, Lisbeth Truelstrup Hansen, Graham Gagnon, Amina Stoddart, Rob Jamieson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2021-01-01
Series:FACETS
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1139/facets-2021-0026