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No traces of COVID in Wagga sewage after 12 months of testing

Emily Wind
Updated August 7 2021 - 2:57pm, first published 2:53pm
MLHD director of public health Tracey Oakman said that no traces of COVID have been detected in the region during testing over the past 12 months. Picture: James Wiltshire
MLHD director of public health Tracey Oakman said that no traces of COVID have been detected in the region during testing over the past 12 months. Picture: James Wiltshire

Over the past year, health districts across the state have been working with local councils to test sewage for any traces of COVID-19. This is done to help track any infections in the community, and to provide early warning signs of an outbreak - or increase - of infection.

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Emily Wind

Emily Wind

Journalist

Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.

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