Alabama is among a handful of states with a high level of COVID-19 virus in the sewage system, according to data the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Friday.
Scientists test wastewater to determine the prevalence of infections, aiming to capture those who may or may not be symptomatic or visit the hospital.
While for most of the country, wastewater viral activity level for coronavirus is currently low, Alabama is one of seven states where it is high. Others are Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, California, Texas and Alaska, with the last two very high…