This project focused on the detection and monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater as a public health surveillance tool. The study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of wastewater-based epidemiology for tracking COVID-19 trends at community level, complementing clinical surveillance systems. Laboratory analysis included molecular detection techniques to identify viral RNA in wastewater samples. The project was successfully completed in 2023.
Expected impact: Surveillance data on SARS-CoV-2 presence in wastewater, and contribution to public health surveillance strategies
