Australian study shows wastewater testing can detect coronavirus weeks before people show symptoms – ABC News

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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