Unlocking COVID Infections: Insights from Wastewater Data
Wastewater data analysis has shown a correlation between COVID-19 infection rates and the levels of the virus found in wastewater. Recent data suggests a potential late summer wave of COVID-19 in the United States, with an increase in high levels of the virus detected in samples from various locations, including New York City. The CDC is using wastewater sampling as a tool to track the spread of the virus in the absence of widespread testing. The focus is currently on the XBB family of variants, as discussions about fall boosters are anticipated.