Wastewater testing for viruses increased during the COVID pandemic. Alaska health officials are working to expand those efforts. - Anchorage Daily News

Feb 24, 2024 11:09 EST

Research professional Nate Beck, left, prepares reference samples of SARS-CoV-2 for future testing, while lab manager Eric Henderson preps a work area for wastewater testing on Feb. 6, 2024 at the Un… [+6939 chars]

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Wastewater testing for viruses increased during the COVID pandemic. Alaska health officials are working to expand those efforts. - Anchorage Daily News

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