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New variants now better detected in wastewater sampling

Dr. Rachel Noble works in her environmental microbiology lab at the Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City in March. Photo: Johnny Andrews/UNC-Chapel Hill MOREHEAD CITY – Researchers here participating in a newly expanded program now have the capability through sampling and analysis of public wastewater to quickly see the emergence of COVID-19 variants of concern in specific municipalities, a potentially valuable early warning system for outbreaks as people return to schools and work settings. “What this means is that as new variants emerge that are really dangerous and these will happen that might cause more severe disease or more severe numbers of hospitalizations. We’re working with a company that develops these tests as these variants circulate around the world. They’re developing the tests in real time,” said Dr. Rachel Noble, an environmental molecular microbiologist at the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City.

Covid-19 update

Announcements for Tuesday, April 6: Onslow County has received new positive cases of COVID-19 as of April 5. Positive cases now total 15,682 with 141 deaths and 15,359 cleared. Onslow County is at 3.3% positive, while the state is at 4.4% positive.     Limited number of Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been made available to Onslow County. Those wanting to receive the vaccine can call for an appointment at the Citizens Phone Bank. Onslow County will take vaccination appointments now for all persons aged 16 and up. Onslow County is taking requests for vaccinations on the Citizens Phone Bank at 910-989-5027.  Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune is officially in Tier 2 of COVID-19 Vaccine distribution. The Pfizer/Bio-N-Tech vaccine is now available for all uniformed personnel, all Department of Defense employees, and all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries ages 16 and older. NMCCL COVID-19 Vaccine Site is accepting walk-ins and appointments. Appointments for first and second doses ma

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