From toilets to test tubes: How wastewater warns of virus surges in Cameron County

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Years after wastewater surveillance gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists in Brownsville continue using the method to track viruses circulating in the community and identify potential outbreaks before they spread. Researchers at the UT Health Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville say wastewater monitoring serves as an early [...]