A simple to use, paper-based test for the novel coronavirus in wastewater could help identify the infection in communities, including those with people who carry the virus but show no symptoms.

In January 2020, doctors treating the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States identified the SARS-CoV-2 virus not only in nasal and oral swabs but also in stool samples.

This has led scientists in the U.K. and China to propose that wastewater in sewer systems could provide early indications of the spread of the virus among communities. Wastewater-based epidemiology is already widely used in the U.S.

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Katie Price attempts fresh start in lockdown with Harvey after year from hell

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Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Wants to Have Her Wedding in Italy 'Shortly After' the COVID-19 Pandemic Ends

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Dr Alex George has revealed the brutal realities of battling the coronavirus on the NHS frontline as he bravely admitted he cries after shifts.The 29 year old, who recently gave fans a tour of the NHS resuscitation room at University Hospital Lewisham, appeared on the Lorraine show this morning to speak to Dr Hillary Jones on how the gruelling hours are impacting his mental health. Discussing what it's been like for him personally, he confessed: "Sometimes it’s tough, I would be lying if I didn’t say I shed a tear or two when I get home." Luckily, the former Love Islander has a good support system around him with the help of his girlfriend Amelia Bath, 25, as well as the hospital wellbeing group.

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RBC Canadian Open in mid-June is cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

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City of Toronto to continue yard waste collection for 2 more weeks until May 1

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CHSLDs in spotlight as crisis continues

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AI startup Yellow Messenger raises $20 million funding

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Quebec restricts outdoor fires in 2 regions amid coronavirus concerns

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Affordable housing will be most affected due to COVID-19 lockdown: Experts

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Neighbours and Home and Away will increase episodes from two to THREE a week despite soap shutdown

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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