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CDC Expands Pathogen Testing at Logan Airport to Prevent Spread of Infectious Diseases

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance system at Boston's Logan International Airport, as part of a pilot program at four major airports. The program involves voluntary nasal sampling of international travelers to detect flu A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and other pathogens. Positive samples will be sent to the CDC for analysis. Wastewater from certain flights will also be analyzed. The goal is to detect and prevent the spread of illnesses, providing early critical information to public health officials.

via Boston 25 News|

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CDC Expands International Air Traveler Testing to Include Flu, RSV, and More Respiratory Viruses

The CDC is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance program to include early detection of flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses, in addition to SARS-CoV-2. The program, which involves voluntary nasal sampling of international travelers, aircraft testing, and wastewater sampling at airports, aims to provide valuable information to public health officials and policy makers. The pilot, implemented by Ginkgo Bioworks and XpresCheck, will sequence and upload positive samples to public databases. The program has already proven effective in detecting new variants of SARS-CoV-2 and addressing gaps in global surveillance.

via CDC|

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