Poop: Our Newest Ally in the Fight Against COVID-19?

The video discusses the importance of tracking virus spread for public health decisions, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Traditional testing methods often miss cases, so scientists are exploring sewage as a monitoring tool. Sewage can reveal viral infections in communities without individual tests. Studies have shown that sewage testing can predict spikes in COVID-19 cases, but challenges remain, such as timing and variability in treatment plants. Despite these challenges, sewage testing offers a non-invasive way to monitor large populations and could help manage future outbreaks.

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