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Wastewater data shows COVID-19 surge in several Bay Area communities
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Ali Reid , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The data indicates a surge in the virus from Marin County to the South Bay.
COVID-19 rates are increasing in several Bay Area communities, according to wastewater data. The data indicates a surge in the virus from Marin County to the South Bay. Health officials are using this information to track the spread of the virus in the community.
San Francisco is among the areas affected, with wastewater levels reaching their highest point since last September. Other areas with high or rising levels of the virus include Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Marin. Further details on the surge and its impact on the community are available from local health officials and news sources.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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