COVID-19 wastewater surveillance implemented in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Village
Masaaki Kitajima, Michio Murakami, Ryo Iwamoto, Hiroyuki Katayama, Seiya Imoto
Abstract
Wastewater-based epidemiology was implemented in the Olympic and Paralympic Village to better understand COVID-19 incidence. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in a number of wastewater samples even when no positive individual was identified in the corresponding areas. Wastewater-based epidemiology can be a useful tool to control infections at mass gatherings.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)WastewaterEpidemiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakEnvironmental healthIncidence (geometry)Mass gatheringCoronavirus InfectionsVirologyPublic healthEnvironmental engineeringPathologyEnvironmental scienceOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePhysicsOpticsSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingBiosensors and Analytical DetectionHealthcare and Environmental Waste Management