CLEAN : Aussie sewers a frontline in bid to flush out coronavirus

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of vigilance and large-scale screening to detect undetected cases or re-emergence of diseases. It highlights the cost-effectiveness of testing compared to clinical surveillance, while noting that it does not replace clinical methods. The process involves collecting samples, storing them at low temperatures, and using RTPCR to quantify the virus. Tracing positive results back to specific areas, not individual houses, is also discussed.

What is the main purpose of screening large populations for undetected cases?

How does the method of testing sewage compare to clinical testing in terms of cost-effectiveness?

Describe the process of collecting samples from sewer lines.

What is the significance of being able to trace positive results back to specific suburbs?

What steps are taken after collecting the sewage sample for testing?