Virus continues to be detected in county municipal wastewater but at relatively low levels consistent with the decline in reported case transmission occurring over the past several weeks. The CDC contractor Biobot reports that the BA.5 variant accounted for virtually all virus detected in the county during the week of August 24. See https://biobot.io/data/
On September 2, NMDOH recommended that all eligible persons 12 years and older consider receiving the new enhanced bivalent booster vaccine designed to protect against both the original virus and the now predominate Omicron BA.5 variant. Information on timing one’s receipt of the new bivalent booster can be found HERE. In general, there is a wait period of 2 months from the last vaccine dose to receipt of the new booster.
According to the CDC, 33% of eligible county residents (those >5 years) have not received a first original booster dose, as of September 8. Among residents 65 years and older, roughly 17% have not received a first original booster dose. Among youth 5-17 years, roughly 66% have not received a first original booster dose.
Original source found here.
Wastewater Surveillance Continues to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Virus in County – All Involving BA.5 Variant
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