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Viral fragments found in Victoria wastewater for second day in a row

For the second time in as many days, viral fragments of coronavirus have been found in three Victorian communities.

The new fragments have been detected in wastewater samples taken from Castlemaine, Cowes and Pakenham on January 27.

But it’s not clear if the weak positive detection is due to an active infectious case or to people who have recovered and are shedding the virus, the report from the Victorian Chief Health Officer said.

Anyone who lives in or has visited Cowes, Castlemaine or Pakenham from January 25 to 27 should get tested, no matter how mild their symptoms are.

Yesterday the health department reported viral fragments had also been found at Leongatha,…