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Australian study shows wastewater testing can detect coronavirus weeks before people show symptoms – ABC News
Sewage testing can reveal the genetic fingerprint of coronavirus up to three weeks before cases are reported through clinical testing, an Australian-first study…
Scientists have found sewage testing for COVID-19 can detect the genetic fingerprint of the virus up to three weeks before cases are reported through clinical testing of infected people.
Key points:
- The study confirmed wastewater tests detect the virus before infected people feel sick
- The research was conducted using archival samples from February this year
- Wastewater testing has gained international recognition as an important tool in the pandemic response
The Australian-first study by national science…
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