Combining Community Wastewater Genomic Surveillance with State Clinical Surveillance: A Framework for SARS-CoV-2 Public Health Practice
An integrated weekly wastewater genomic surveillance with state clinical sequencing was used to detect SARS-CoV-2 variants in Louisville, Kentucky. This strategy provided earlier, geographically targeted detection of variants compared to clinical data alone. The framework enhanced public health response capacity by guiding timely, location-specific interventions.
Evidence At A Glance
Intervention Area:
Biosurveillance:
- Disease monitoring & tracking
- Disease transmission, detection & control