Ontario's premier #DougFord has cut all funding ($15M/yr) for the province's wastewater surveillance system which expires on July 31st.
A University of #Ottawa lab that runs the program is redirecting research funds to keep it going for a another few months. Public health officials are seeking a longer term solution to maintain the program.
#covid #BirdFlu #cdnpoli #onpoli
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/provincial-funding-ottawa-wastewater-surveillance-continue
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