What wastewater detection is telling health officials about COVID-19 in the Valley – Valley Public Radio

FRESNO, Calif. 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.

Dr. Trinidad Solis, Deputy Health Officer for the Fresno County Department of Health, spoke with KVPR's Elizabeth Arakelian about the recent rise in COVID-19 detection.

Dr. Solis says while there has not been a significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Fresno County, all Central Valley residents should be doing more to take precautions against the virus.

Listen to the interview with the player on this page.

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