Harry, I agree 100% that we should not be complacent. My concern, however, is that some sections of the media and ill-informed social networkers read these articles and draw the wrong conclusions. Yes, there is evidence of viable virus in faeces (and there was similar evidence during the SARS outbreak). However various people have (incorrectly) interpreted the recent Dutch study as proof of viable virus in wastewater. There may be a risk, and we should take precautions accordingly.
Published by Jeremy Biddle, Engineering Director at Bluewater Bio
Harry, I agree 100% that we should not be complacent. My concern, however, is that some sections of the media and ill-informed social networkers read these articles and draw the wrong conclusions. Yes, there is evidence of viable virus in faeces (and there was similar evidence during the SARS outbreak). However various people have (incorrectly) interpreted the recent Dutch study as proof of viable virus in wastewater. There may be a risk, and we should take precautions accordingly.