There have been some recent innovative developments in disease alert systems. Previously, the first sign of a new disease reaching the United States was usually when an infected person showed up at a doctor's office.
However, the U.S. CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) has proven to be a more efficient and reliable tool for detecting viruses in communities.
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U.S. to Partner With 50 Countries to Prevent Future Pandemics
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global …