The move by Premier Doug Ford's government to scrap Ontario's program for sampling wastewater to monitor COVID-19 levels is to avoid duplication with the federal program, according to an Environment Ministry spokesperson.
Public health officials criticize the decision, emphasizing the program's critical role in tracking infectious diseases like COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio, stating its cost-effectiveness compared to individual testing.
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