Wastewater monitoring provides an early indicator of respiratory virus activity in the community. When people are infected, they shed viral genetic material in their feces and urine. This means wastewater can show trends in infections even when clinical testing rates change. Tracking these levels helps public health officials understand virus circulation and support preparedness.

The most recent measurement shows RSV RNA at 29.6 gene copies per liter of wastewater. This level is based on a concentration of 11,840 gene copies per liter in the laboratory sample. For context, this single data point should be compared to the rolling 30-day average and historical data to assess the trend. These measurements reflect virus presence in wastewater and do not indicate individual disease severity.

Two tables help interpret the data. Table 1 summarizes the combined viral activity over the last seven days, providing a snapshot of current conditions. Table 2 shows the annual historical peak levels for each virus, offering long-term context. This helps determine if current measurements are typical or unusual compared to past seasons.

A short glossary explains key terms. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common cause of respiratory illness. Influenza A and Influenza B are viruses that cause seasonal flu. RNA is the genetic material of these viruses that is detected. PCR is a laboratory method used to find and measure this RNA.