Covid-19 viral fragments detected in wastewater samples from Darwin treatment plant
Covid-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater in Darwin, the NT government has reported.
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COVID-19 viral fragments have been detected in wastewater in Darwin.
A NT government statement issued tonight said samples were taken from the Ludmilla Treatment Plant on Wednesday, July 14 as part of the government’s Covid-19 surveillance program.
It noted the detection of viral fragments in wastewater can come from someone who has recovered from Covid-19, who can while no longer infectious can shed fragments of the virus.
The statement said the Centre for Disease Control has confirmed that there are people who have recently been at the Centre for National Resilience in Howard Springs that live in the area and are likely shedding virus fragments following their recovery.
These people are not infectious and there is no risk to the community.
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Further testing of wastewater across Darwin and in the Ludmilla catchment will be undertaken to monitor the situation.
The Ludmilla Treatment Plant catchment area includes the following suburbs:
– Bayview
– Cullen Bay
– Darwin
– Darwin Waterfront
– Dinah Beach
– Fannie Bay
– Ludmilla
– Parap
– Tipperary Waters
– Winnellie
– Woolner
The government is reminding Territorians to get tested for Covid-19 if they are showing any symptoms, such as a cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, change in taste or smell and a sore throat.
To arrange a Covid-19 test, either book online or contact the Covid-19 hotline on 1800 490 484
The NT government is also reminding Territorians to use the Territory Check In App and check in at every venue they attend, no matter how long they spend there.
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