Researchers are working on a new test to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the wastewater of communities infected with the virus. The wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) approach could provide an effective and rapid way to predict the potential spread of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) by picking up on biomarkers in feces and urine from disease carriers that enter the sewer system.
from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200331092713.htm
Having cancer now can increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The factors that cause risk in cancer patients are weakened immune systems which reduces the ability to fight infections, older age, and other medical complications. Some types of cancer like blood cancer can cause higher and prolonged infection which can also lead to death.
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