Siouxsie Wiles and Mike Bunce

Guest writers

Dr Siouxsie Wiles is an associate professor and head of the Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland. Professor Mike Bunch is Principal Scientist Genomics Lead at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

Wastewater samples that arrive at ESR are condensed into these test tubes for further tests. (Photo: ESR)

As Covid case counts become less accurate, wastewater testing is riding to the rescue

Reported case numbers are less reliable than ever these days, But there's another way to stay forewarned and forearmed.

By Siouxsie Wiles and Mike Bunce | 13th June, 2022