First confirmed detection of SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater in Australia: A proof of concept for the wastewater surveillance of COVID-19 in the community – ScienceDirect

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Highlights:

• First study that reports the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater in Australia.

• The presence of SARS-CoV-2 was confirmed by sequencing.

• A median range of 171 to 1090 infected persons was identified in the catchment.

• Further methodological and molecular assay validation will be required.

First confirmed detection of SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater in Australia: A proof of concept for the wastewater surveillance of COVID-19 in the community – ScienceDirect