Transmission dynamics of Norovirus GII and Enterovirus in Switzerland during the COVID-19 pandemic (2021-2022) as evidenced in wastewater

Key Points

• Norovirus and Enterovirus showed varying transmission dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Peak viral loads were detected in wastewater samples, indicating active transmission of both viruses during 2021-2022.
• Analysis of wastewater reveals significant patterns of viral presence and suggests viable monitoring methods.
• Findings underline the importance of wastewater testing for tracking outbreaks of waterborne viruses.