Colorado is now testing for measles in wastewater

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A white shelf with several containers of various sizes and shapes, containing wastewater. The containers are labeled with information, indicating their contents and possibly their purpose or usage. The shelf is organized in a way that allows easy access and visibility of the items.
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Wastewater samples from utilities around Colorado in a refrigerator at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's state lab in Denver.

A woman in a lab coat is holding a vial of green liquid. She is standing in front of a refrigerator, which is filled with various bottles. The woman appears to be a scientist or researcher, possibly working on a project involving the green liquid.
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A person is holding a vial of liquid in a laboratory setting. The vial is filled with a yellow substance and is placed in front of a refrigerator. The person is wearing gloves, indicating that they are handling the substance carefully. The scene suggests that the person might be conducting a scientific experiment or analyzing the contents of the vial.
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A man in a lab coat is working on a table with various items, including a microscope, a cell phone, and a computer. He is wearing gloves and appears to be handling a sample. The scene suggests that the man is conducting scientific research or experimentation.
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A person is pointing at a graph on a computer screen. The graph displays data in a line format. The person's hand is hovering over the screen, indicating their focus on the graph.
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