COVID-19 on the Rise in NYC Wastewater Surveillance

Wastewater data in New York City suggests that COVID-19 cases may be increasing again, with nearly all of the city's 14 wastewater treatment plants in the "high" detection level category. Reported case numbers have not jumped, but health experts say that wastewater tracking is a good early detection tool for monitoring potential future upticks. While the end of mitigation measures and some waning immunity may play a role if cases increase, experts say the U.S. is in a much better position than it was in years past, with weapons to fight back against the virus.