🧵 BC PH modelling report on Jan 14 said "Virus concentration in wastewater peaked in first week of January and correlates with COVID-19 case counts across FHA and VCH".
"infections are likely to have reached their peak" news.gov.bc.ca/files/14.01.22… (1/n)
Also "BC's case trajectory so far is consistent with that observed in other jurisdictions.." (2/n)
But with much reduced PCR testing starting Dec 23 (Vancouver) & Dec 30 (Fraser Health), and very high % positivity (40%+), the reported case counts do Not reflect the current situation. (Rapid tests are not reported)
Excess rainwater in sewer system "5 to 10 times the sewage volume"
One can guess what that's gonna do to Covid-19 virus concentration in wastewater treatment stations. burnabynow.com/local-news/tax…
**Unless BC Wastewater Covid-19 concentration measurements are Normalized (like Ottawa, Sask).
But 'Normalization' was not mentioned in BC's wastewater data or by BCCDC situation report. 613covid.ca/wastewater/
POLL: For BC K-12 parents, school staff and students, about what percentage of students in class did NOT come to school this week (Jan 10-14)? #BCEd#Covid19BC#BCpoli
!! Pregnant persons can contact BC Get Vaccinated call centre at 1-833-838-2323 to book their booster dose if it has been more than 2 months (56 days) since 2nd dose. Translators available.
Source: BC Government IG reply Jan 12, 2022. #Covid19BC#bcpoli
Immunize BC Website updated today:
All pregnant people aged 18+ are prioritized to receive their COVID-19 booster 2 months after their second dose. Call 1-833-838-2323 and self-identify as pregnant — you can be at any point in your pregnancy. immunizebc.ca/COVID-19-vacci…#Covid19BC
I found out from reddit and did my own research on @BCGovNews Instagram reply and @ImmunizeBC website ...
New: Greater Vancouver Covid-19 Virus in Wastewater:
Lulu Isld:
Dec 20: 47,219
Jan 5: 803,923 (17x)
Iona:
Dec 20: 40,060
Jan 5: 332,835 (8x)
Lions Gate:
Dec 20: 27,064
Jan 5: 304,426 (11x)
Annacis:
Dec 20: 37,117
Jan 5: 694,718 (19x) metrovancouver.org/services/liqui… @vb_jens#Covid19BC
Not sure of factors that can influence wastewater Covid-19 virus concentration (eg freezing vs snowmelt conditions?)
Map of wastewater treatment plants in Greater Vancouver