Earlier this month, the virus that causes measles was detected in a wastewater sample at a Marion County water treatment facility, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
The sample, collected Oct. 6, indicates that at least one person infected with the virus was in the area serviced by the wastewater treatment plant, OHA said in a statement.
While the detection doesn’t confirm active spread or any ongoing risk to the public, it serves as an early warning signal for county health providers and residents…