The study by researchers from the French national public health institute aimed to identify priority pathogens that could be suitable for wastewater surveillance (WWS) during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place from 26 July to 11 August and 28 August to 8 September, respectively.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Jul 12 2024 The study by researchers from the French national public health institute aimed to identify priority pathogens that could be suitable for wastewater surveillance during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place from 26 July to 11 August and 28 August to 8 September, respectively. The pathogens were evaluated using a Delphi method which integrated evidence from peer-reviewed publications and expert opinion.
The six priority pathogens selected in the study were poliovirus, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, mpox virus, SARS-CoV-2 and measles virus. They were chosen based on three inclusion criteria: analytical feasibility, relevance with regards to the 2024 Paris Games and pathogen characteristics, and their value for informing public health policies.
Public health relevance While not a new concept, wastewater-based surveillance has gained considerable momentum since its use during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform public health actions, and it is being discussed whether its use could be extended to other pathogens and contexts, such as mass gatherings.
Additional planning and refinement More work is needed before implementing the strategy during the 2024 Paris games, and the authors recommend leveraging the existing network of 54 sites for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 circulation in wastewater treatment plants across France. After a wastewater sampling strategy proposal is approved, operators in charge of sampling and partner laboratories will be selected.
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