UNC Charlotte Will Test Students For Coronavirus Through Sewage

UNC Charlotte Will Test Students For Coronavirus Through Sewage

UNC Charlotte researcher Kevin Lambirth has been outfitting sewer and wastewater pipes underneath the univerity's dorms with special sampling equipment. The samples will be tested for the coronavirus.

UNC Charlotte researcher Kevin Lambirth has been outfitting sewer and wastewater pipes underneath the univerity’s dorms with special sampling equipment. The samples will be tested for the coronavirus.

Updated Oct. 2, 10 a.m.: UNC Charlotte reports that evidence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, was found in its routine sampling in one residence hall. All students in that hall were told to quarantine until they could be tested for COVID-19.

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