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COVID-19 cases seeing small spike in some metro Atlanta wastewater
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Linda Stouffer , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 22, 2026
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Key points Further information on this development can be found through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks viral activity nationwide. Health experts have observed a rise in COVID-19 cases, indicated by wastewater testing.
Health experts have observed a rise in COVID-19 cases, indicated by wastewater testing. This increase is attributed to a summer surge. Symptoms of the current strain are generally mild, often resembling common seasonal illnesses. As a result, some individuals may misidentify their condition.
Further information on this development can be found through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks viral activity nationwide.
Details about the current situation and its comparison to previous years are available from relevant health sources.
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Category: Local Published: August 22, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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