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Does wastewater give early warning of COVID-19 cases? Alberta researchers aim to find out

May 20, 2020  By University of Alberta/Folio



Edmonton – Public health experts say one of the best ways to find out whether the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is rising or declining in a community is to look in the sewer where you’ll find early telltale signs of its genetic signature. University of Alberta water expert Steve Hrudey is helping lead the charge to test for coronavirus at Canada’s water treatment plants. | READ MORE

 

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