According to new data from the California Surveillance of Wastewater Systems Network, the detection of COVID-19 in San Joaquin Valley wastewater has risen substantially and is now categorized as ‘high.’
The network tracks COVID-19 levels in wastewater across the state. Much of the data is collected through a partnership between University of California researchers in Davis and Merced with public health departments and wastewater facilities.
By collecting and testing samples of wastewater, researchers are able to track a variety of infectious pathogens, including COVID-19.
Dr. Trinidad Solis, Deputy Health Officer for the Fresno County Department of Health, recently spoke with KVPR’s Elizabeth Arakelian about the recent rise in COVID-19 detection.
Dr. Solis says all Central Valley residents should be doing more to take precautions against the virus.
Listen to the interview with the player on this page. For more Valley news and analysis, please visit our partner KVPR.