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Establishment of local wastewater-based surveillance programmes in response to the spread and infection of COVID-19 - case studies from South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England.
Tlhagale, M; Liphadzi, S; Bhagwan, J; Naidoo, V; Jonas, K; van Vuuren, L; Medema, G; Andrews, L; Béen, F; Ferreira, M L; Saatci, A M; Alpaslan Kocamemi, B; Hassard, F; Singer, A C; Bunce, J T; Grimsley, J M S; Brown, M; Jones, D L.
  • Tlhagale M; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za.
  • Liphadzi S; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za; Univerisity of Venda, University Rd, Thohoyandou, 0950, South Africa.
  • Bhagwan J; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za.
  • Naidoo V; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za.
  • Jonas K; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za.
  • van Vuuren L; Water Research Commission, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, South Africa E-mail: mamohlodingt@wrc.org.za.
  • Medema G; KWR, Groningenhaven 7, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
  • Andrews L; KWR, Groningenhaven 7, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
  • Béen F; KWR, Groningenhaven 7, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
  • Ferreira ML; KWR, Groningenhaven 7, 3433 PE Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
  • Saatci AM; Turkish Water Institute (SUEN), Libadiye Cad. 54 Küçükçamlica Üsküdar 34696, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Alpaslan Kocamemi B; Environmental Engineering Department, Marmara University, Kadikoy 34722, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Hassard F; Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK; Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, University of South Africa, UNISA Science Campus, 1710 Roodepoort, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Singer AC; UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MacLean Building, Benson Ln, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8BB, UK.
  • Bunce JT; United Kingdom Health Security Agency, Windsor House, Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0LT, UK; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF, UK.
  • Grimsley JMS; United Kingdom Health Security Agency, Windsor House, Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0LT, UK.
  • Brown M; United Kingdom Health Security Agency, Windsor House, Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0LT, UK; School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 7RU, UK.
  • Jones DL; Environment Centre Wales, Bangor University, Bangor, LL57 2UW, UK.
J Water Health ; 20(2): 287-299, 2022 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1760068
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in over 340 million infection cases (as of 21 January 2022) and more than 5.57 million deaths globally. In reaction, science, technology and innovation communities across the globe have organised themselves to contribute to national responses to COVID-19 disease. A significant contribution has been from the establishment of wastewater-based epidemiological (WBE) surveillance interventions and programmes for monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in at least 55 countries. Here, we examine and share experiences and lessons learnt in establishing such surveillance programmes. We use case studies to highlight testing methods and logistics considerations associated in scaling the implementing of such programmes in South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England. The four countries were selected to represent different regions of the world and the perspective based on the considerable progress made in establishing and implementing their national WBE programmes. The selected countries also represent different climatic zones, economies, and development stages, which influence the implementation of national programmes of this nature and magnitude. In addition, the four countries' programmes offer good experiences and lessons learnt since they are systematic, and cover extensive areas, disseminate knowledge locally and internationally and partnered with authorities (government). The programmes also strengthened working relations and partnerships between and among local and global organisations. This paper shares these experiences and lessons to encourage others in the water and public health sectors on the benefits and value of WBE in tackling SARS-CoV-2 and related future circumstances.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Qualitative research / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa / Asia / Europa Language: English Journal: J Water Health Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Observational study / Qualitative research / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa / Asia / Europa Language: English Journal: J Water Health Journal subject: Environmental Health Year: 2022 Document Type: Article