Last week, the viral load in wastewater increased by 41%, said Nikos Tomaidis, professor of analytical chemistry at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He warned that the peak is expected next week. The delta strain of the Covid-19 virus in Greece has completely disappeared, and at the moment the Omicron 2 variant, which is more […]
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Every tenth in Attica smokes marijuana, every hundred uses cocaine
Wastewater analysis determines not only the presence of coronavirus. This method helps to find out what percentage of the Greek population uses illegal substances. Presented by EKPA Professor of Analytical Chemistry Nikos Tomaidis, the results of an analysis of wastewater show: 10% of the Greek population smokes low-grade marijuana, and every hundredth prefers cocaine, the […]
Wastewater viral load surges in 12 cities in Greece
Laboratory tests of urban wastewater by the National Wastewater Epidemiology Network show a significant increase in the average viral load in all 12 cities tested from December 27 to January 2, compared to the previous week. The collected samples showed a huge jump: 516% in Agios Nikolaos in Crete, 342% in Larissa, 290% in Ioannina […]
Wastewater contamination of the water supply
Three people are accused of dumping sewage liquid waste into the water pipe of Aliakmonas. An environmental law case was brought against three people: a 50-year-old representative of a biogas company, a 45-year-old man in charge of the company’s operations and maintenance, and a 36-year-old mobile tank driver (οδηγού Ι.Χ.Φ . βυτιοφόρου). Investigation of the […]
Coronavirus: 45% reduction in wastewater at Attica, 35% in Thessaloniki
According to reports from the National Health System EODY, the coronavirus viral load in wastewater in seven of the eleven major cities has stabilized or declined over the past week. The virus rate ranged from -50% in Alexandroupolis to -31% in Volos and Larissa, viral load in Xanthi + 9% and Ioannina -1%. The table […]
Wastewater Analysis: Indicators Decreased During Holy Week
An improvement in the epidemiological situation during Holy Week was observed practically throughout the territory of Greece, based on the data provided by experts ΕΟΔΥ. As reported by the Εθνικό Δίκτυο Επιδημιολογίας Λυμάτων του ΕΟΔΥ services, in the period April 26-29, 2021 compared to the week of April 19-25, 2021, there were trends towards a […]