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Signals across the pond: Bilateral airplane wastewater monitoring paves the way for international cooperation on pathogen surveillance for public health

Wade, M. J.; Ruskey, I.; Perry, E.; Meehan, V.; Rothstein, A. P.; Gratalo, D.; Rush, S.; Simen, B. B.; UKHSA Laboratory Team, ; Friedman, C. R.

2026-02-12 public and global health
10.64898/2026.02.09.26345757 medRxiv
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We present findings from the first known pilot study of transatlantic airplane wastewater monitoring, conducted over six months at two connected international airports in the United States and the United Kingdom. This study demonstrates the feasibility of implementing bilateral wastewater-based pathogen surveillance at international travel hubs. We outline the operational and analytical methodologies employed, highlight key challenges encountered in transnational coordination, and provide recommendations for the design and implementation of future surveillance programs at points of entry.

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