Amanda Bidwell

“Since we began monitoring COVID-19 in wastewater, we have seen a similar pattern: virus concentrations peak in the summer and winter months,”

Amanda Bidwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Bidwell discussed the biannual surge pattern observed in wastewater monitoring data.

“We’re still seeing lower SARS-CoV-2 concentrations than at this time last year, but sites are trending upward across the country. In the West and South, we’ve surpassed the concentrations observed during the winter peak.”

Amanda Bidwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Bidwell reported that wastewater virus concentrations were trending upward across the country.

“I live in the Bay Area of California, and I’m able to look at my phone and be like, ‘Yep, Covid is taking off right now. I’m going to wear my mask if I’m going to go to this concert or going to get on a plane.’ ”

Amanda Bidwell · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Amanda Bidwell described using wastewater data to inform her personal decisions about masking.