Thematic Discussion Synthesis: Testing Sewage for Early Warnings About COVID-19

Testing sewage can be an effective tool for monitoring the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 virus in populations. An 'Indian' protocol is needed that takes into the low quality of sewage systems, challenges in transportation and testing of samples, and supports the city and state governments to communicate with the public. This discussion elicited information on the components and challenges of such a protocol.