Six viruses detected at high levels in Kansas community’s wastewater
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Key Points:
- Lawrence wastewater analysis reveals high concentrations of six viral diseases, including COVID-19, influenza A and B, RSV, human metapneumovirus, and norovirus, indicating widespread viral circulation during an early flu season peak.
- Influenza B cases in Lawrence have spiked earlier than the national trend, with 32% of flu tests positive in late 2025, prompting some health care providers like Watkins Health Center to mandate masks for all visitors, patients, and staff.
- The newer COVID-19 variant XFG (Stratus) accounts for 82.5% of positive COVID samples in Lawrence, with a 25% increase in concentration over the past month, mirroring national trends.
- Health officials emphasize that
