Lastest wastewater results highlight ongoing detection of COVID-19
13 October 2021The latest weekly summary of the results of ESR's analysis of wastewater samples throughout New Zealand continues to highlight COVID-19 in the community.
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The latest weekly summary of the results of ESR's analysis of wastewater samples throughout New Zealand continues to highlight COVID-19 in the community.
World renowned genetics expert Professor Michael Bunce is joining ESR as Principal Scientist Genomics Lead to help spearhead increased focus on genomics.
ESR have launched an interactive map and dashboard of COVID-19 wastewater sampling sites throughout New Zealand.
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ESR's WellKiwis attracted significant interest after it study was canvassed on TVNZ's Sunday recently, but the programme needs to recruit more Wellington whānau