Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Sewage and Sludge from a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Pilot Environmental Surveillance Study
Background: SARS-CoV-2 in sewage and aquatic environments may contribute to environmental dissemination of the virus. This study investigated the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in sewage, sludge, and selected surface water sources in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and assessed related physicochemical parameters. Methods: Samples were...