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Wastewater testing for Covid-19 nearly ready

12:49 pm on 14 August 2020

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ESR scientists are about to start testing sewage in the North and South Islands for traces of Covid-19.

They've been honing their skills and calibrating equipment at the Jet Park quarantine hotel. 

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui spoke to ESR's Health and Environment Research and Development Manager, Brent Gilpin.