WAVY
CDC says COVID wastewater levels are ‘very high’ in VA and NC
KaMaria Braye – August 12, 2024
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that wastewater levels of COVID-19 are considered very high across the United States.
At least 26 states are either high or very high for COVID-19 infections. The data shows this summer’s COVID-19 levels could pass the previous two summers.
‘Very high’ COVID levels detected in 7 states
The CDC says sewage can be tested to find traces of infectious diseases in communities and that the diseases can be found even if people don’t have symptoms.
As of Aug. 12, Virginia and North Carolina’s viral activity level is very high.
With most Hampton Roads school districts returning back to school starting in mid-August, the CDC has recommendations for parents to help kids stay healthy while learning.
The CDC also released a prevention and control report for infectious diseases in grad schools.
No shots, no school: Don’t wait to vaccinate
CDC tips to stop the spread in school:
- Hand hygiene
- Cover nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing
- Surface cleaning
- Vaccination
- Ventilation
- Social distancing
Click here to see the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) COVID dashboard.
Click here to see the North Carolina Health Department of Health and Human Services (NCHHS) COVID dashboard.