People infected with SARS-CoV-2 shed it via stool, and it can be detected in wastewater systems of municipalities with COVID outbreaks. We discuss whether this presents a risk to wastewater workers and how SARS-CoV-2 levels in wastewater can be used detect and monitor COVID outbreaks.
David McVea
Canadian Field Epidemiology Program
Public Health Agency of Canada
BC Centre for Disease Control
Melissa Glier
Research Associate
BC Centre for Disease Control, Public Health Laboratory