Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a coronavirus, a family of viruses that can cause a range of mild to severe respiratory illness. MERS-CoV is usually transmitted from camels to humans. Person-to-person transmission has occurred only with close contact, usually in hospital settings. Cases have mostly been reported from countries in the Middle East, most in Saudi Arabia. Currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment for this virus.
PHO Learning Exchange: Wastewater Surveillance Collaboration at York Region: Sampling, Science and Solutions
This session explores the collaborative framework, analytic methodologies, and public health applications of wastewater data. Attendees will gain insight into how interdisciplinary partnerships can strengthen surveillance systems, improve responsiveness, and inform future public health strategies. The presentation also discusses lessons learned, challenges encountered, and opportunities for scaling wastewater surveillance across jurisdictions.
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