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As coronavirus cases continue to rise across Maryland, the state is looking into testing wastewater as another way to help combat the pandemic. Widespread testing is expected to begin later this month, according to Marylandâs Department of Environment.
In November, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced $1 million in funding that would go toward testing wastewater for coronavirus in vulnerable communities like correctional facilities, nursing homes, and public housing units. The testing will be led by Marylandâs Department of Environment in close coordination with the stateâs health department.
âThis is using cutting-edge science to have a pooled estimate of a ⦠spread, so we can detect and respond to outbreaks particularly in vulnerable communities,â Suzanne Dorsey, assistant secretary for the Department of the Environment, told Capital News Service. âWe go in, do the testing then notify the health departments and housing management teams so the
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