News Briefs: North Miami Wastewater Spill Raises Virus Concerns

WSVN News reports that a spill at a North Miami, Florida, wastewater treatment facility is causing concerns about its potential to spread COVID-19, as officials are reporting a high level of the virus is present in the wastewater. Officials say about 1.8 million gallons of wastewater was spilled after heavy rainfall, largely thanks to clog caused by cleaning wipes and paper towels, possibly being used as alternatives to toilet paper amidst the shortage.Dr. Aileen Marty, an infectious disease professor at Florida International University, tells the news station there’s a concern about the virus with this particular spill. “There have been very