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Unprecedented Bird Flu Levels Detected in Texas Wastewater: 'Concerning'

Unprecedented levels of the bird flu virus have been detected in wastewater samples from across Texas, raising alarms that the disease is adapting to infect a new host.

Before March 2024, wastewater samples from across the state had tested negative for the virus. However, between March and July, 10 out of the 10 cities tested—at 22 of 23 wastewater test sites—tested positive for the virus.

https://www.newsweek.com/unprecedented-bird-flu-texas-wastewater-1953619