Boost (Mastodon): @covidsewage@simonwillison.net So...Palo Alto #SARSCOV2 levels in wastewater are *the highest they've ever been* - including the giant first Omicron wave in winter 2021-22. Palo Alto's not going to be the only place this is true. +I don't think predictions are adequately accounting for the fact that most kids went back to school today - bringing their family's holiday infections with them. That's going to amplify the wave. People no longer care about infecting their friends & neighbors. Terrible timing. — Erin Conroy (@chargrille@progressives.social)

@covidsewage@simonwillison.net
So...Palo Alto #SARSCOV2 levels in wastewater are *the highest they've ever been* - including the giant first Omicron wave in winter 2021-22.
Palo Alto's not going to be the only place this is true.
+I don't think predictions are adequately accounting for the fact that most kids went back to school today - bringing their family's holiday infections with them. That's going to amplify the wave. People no longer care about infecting their friends & neighbors. Terrible timing.

— Erin Conroy (@chargrille@progressives.social)