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Australian study shows wastewater testing can detect coronavirus weeks before people show symptoms
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 agency CSIRO and the University of Queensland is hoped to enable health authorities to avoid full lockdowns in the future and instead safely contain small areas where outbreaks have occurred.
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