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COVID-19 found in Saskatoon sewage has spiked with 'marked increase' in Delta variant: researchers

Dr. Ashok Gupta talks about how some COVID-19 patients are fighting for condition to be classified as chronic illness. Dr. Ashok Gupta talks about how some COVID-19 patients are fighting for condition to be classified as chronic illness.
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The latest update from a research team that monitors Saskatoon's wastewater for COVID-19 shows a significant spike.

From July 22 to 28 the researchers observed a 253 per cent jump compared to the previous week.

While the team says results indicate there are more infections, the trend may not be reflected in the city's COVID-19 case count in the coming weeks due to the number of fully vaccinated people.

The researchers found a "marked increase" in fragments of the highly contagious Delta variant strain.

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