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Concerns rise as sewage continues to test positive for COVID – Fraser Coast Chronicle
Sewage in Hervey Bay and Maryborough has tested positive for coronavirus fragments in recent weeks
Queenslanders have been urged to get tested if exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 after fragments of the virus were repeatedly detected in sewage catchments in the state, including Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
Queensland Acting chief health officer Dr Sonya Bennett said the repeat detection in these locations is becoming more concerning.
“In the past two weeks, 16 sewage catchments have detected viral fragments of COVID-19 in various locations across the state,” Dr Bennett said.
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