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COVID-19 transmission in households: Linking the virus to hands and surfaces

Dr. Prajakta Banik

New research provides first empirical evidence for SARS-CoV-2 transmission via hands and household surfaces.

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Wastewater could be used to track more viruses than COVID-19

Vidya Nagalwade

Researchers have developed methods to track respiratory viruses in wastewater.

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