One way is through surveillance of wastewater in communities.
The CDC made the announcement in ateleconferencewith reporters on February 4, 2022.
The wastewater is collected by utility workers and then evaluated at state and CDC laboratories.
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Wastewater testing also helps public officials know where to allocate resources.
“So, wastewater testing is a bellwether to what’s happening.”
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.National wastewater surveillance system (NWSS).
