Data from testing wastewater from New York residents shows that the detection rate is high for the COVID-19 virus.
New York City officials have expressed concern after the city's wastewater surveillance data showed that the rate of COVID-19 detected in the city's wastewater is now considered to be at a"High" level, according to the NYS Wastewater Surveillance Network.
New York City's Department of Health said wastewater surveillance is a fast and reliable way to detect viruses and bacteria that can cause illnesses. It provides a way to detect trends of infection in the community without having to wait for people to get tested.
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