Tracing the virus through the sewers
What can wastewater tell us about the spread of disease? Could the coronavirus’ signature RNA sequence tip public health officials to where the next COVID-19 outbreaks will occur? In this episode, we’ll talk to two researchers who are leading the effort to monitor Oregon’s wastewater streams for coronavirus, in partnership with treatment facilities throughout the state.
BONUS CONTENT:
- Watcher in the wastewater (Nature)
- Wastewater sampling proves useful in tracking coronavirus (Oregonian)
- TRACE Community (Oregon State)
https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/season-10-pandemic-puzzles/tracing-virus-through-sewers-s10e2
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