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Norovirus cases are increasing in Los Angeles County, with wastewater tests showing a significant rise in virus detection, prompting health officials to advise on preventive measures like handwashing and disinfecting surfaces to curb the spread during the peak season from November to April.
Researchers believe someone in central Ohio has been infected with COVID-19 for at least two years, and they're hoping to find that person. Molecular virologist Dr. Marc Johnson discovered "cryptic" strains of the virus in wastewater systems, which may be linked to just one person. Johnson believes this indicates that someone has been carrying and shedding the COVID virus for more than two years, and hopes that person will come forward to help answer important questions about long COVID. The virus is inactive once it passes through the gastrointestinal tract and poses no threat to public health.
Researchers believe someone in central Ohio has been infected with COVID-19 for at least two years, and they're hoping to find that person. Molecular virologist Dr. Marc Johnson discovered "cryptic" strains of the virus in wastewater systems, which might be linked to just one person. Johnson believes this indicates that someone has been carrying and shedding the COVID virus for more than two years. He hopes that by sharing this story, that person will come forward to help him answer a lot of important questions, including whether this is related to long COVID.
Researchers believe someone in central Ohio has been infected with COVID-19 for at least two years, shedding the virus into the sewer system. Molecular virologist Dr. Marc Johnson discovered "cryptic" strains of the virus that linger in one wastewater system for a period of time and suddenly disappear. Johnson hopes to find the person carrying the virus to answer important questions about long COVID and treatable chronic infections. The Ohio Department of Health is not investigating the cryptic strain because it poses no threat to public health.