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January 26, 2021

Predictive Power of SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Surveillance for Diverse Populations across a Large Geographical Range

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[Pre-print, not peer-reviewed] Trends in the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater appeared to precede trends in clinically confirmed cases in Minnesota during the summer 2020 wave. Viral RNA was detected in municipal wastewater influent continually for 20 weeks in cities ranging from 500 to 1 million people. Statewide data showed that trends in clinically confirmed cases lagged behind viral RNA levels in wastewater by 15-17 days, while at the regional level it lagged behind by 4-20 days.

Melvin et al. (Jan 25, 2021). Predictive Power of SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Surveillance for Diverse Populations across a Large Geographical Range. Pre-print downloaded Jan 26 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.01.23.21250376