Open Data Insight of the Day

People shed viruses in urine and feces, which means wastewater can provide early signals of infection trends in the community. This monitoring helps detect changes in virus circulation even when clinical testing decreases. Wastewater surveillance supports public health preparedness by offering a population-level view.

The most recent measurements show Influenza A at 22,360 gene copies per liter, Influenza B not detected, and RSV at 10,440 gene copies per liter. Compared to the past 30 days, Influenza A levels are elevated, while RSV levels are stable. Year-to-date, these concentrations are within a moderate range and do not indicate disease severity.

Table 1 summarizes the combined viral activity over the last seven days, showing current conditions. Table 2 provides the annual historical peaks for context, helping to show whether current levels are unusual compared to past seasons.

RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a common cause of respiratory infections. Influenza A and Influenza B are viruses that cause seasonal flu. RNA is a molecule that carries genetic instructions. PCR is a laboratory method used to detect and amplify genetic material like RNA or DNA.