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Wastewater monitoring effective in detecting viral outbreaks at schools, study shows

Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 2, 2023 · The study measured weekly levels of COVID-19 and influenza in wastewater samples and found that wastewater sampling data was reflective of infection rates in schools themselves.

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The Postal Service is now taking orders for COVID-19 test kits

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Posted on January 14, 2022 · The Biden administration announced Friday that Americans can begin ordering free at-home COVID-19 tests starting January 19th. Orders can be placed using a website, COVIDTests.gov.

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Conservative Activist, Texas Agriculture Secretary Sue Over Senate COVID-19 Testing Rule

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Posted on March 23, 2021 · The lawsuit charges that the rule violates Texas constitutional protections for free speech and the right to petition government for the redress of grievances.

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Bracing For Frigid Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)

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Posted on February 12, 2021 · On Friday's show: The latest on frigid weather rolling into Greater Houston, and why you should care what some COVID testing sites are charging your health insurance.

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Number Of Harris County At-Home Deaths Has Increased Since Coronavirus Outbreak Began

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Posted on April 17, 2020 · The Harris County medical examiner's office had 58 at-home death cases between April 3 and 10 this year -- more than double the 28 cases in that week in 2019.

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