New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says state is stepping up polio-fighting efforts. First case of polio in the United States in nearly a decade was identified in July. Latest detection involved a wastewater sample collected last month in Nassau County. The lone confirmed case in New York involved an unidentified young adult who was unvaccinated.

3 months ago·New York, United States

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Times of India

New York declares 'state of emergency' amid poliovirus evidence. Check out details

The move came after the findings of circulating poliovirus in five counties in New York. According to state health authorities, this step will improve the availability of resources, including extending the network of polio vaccination administrators.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

New York declares state of emergency over polio

Evidence emerges that the virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

New York Declares State of Emergency Over Polio As Another County Detects Virus in Sewage

The sample is genetically linked to the polio case from Rockland and provides further evidence of expanding community spread, state health officials said

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Friday after samples of the polio virus were discovered in wastewater in a New York City suburb, an executive order from Hochul's office said.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

New York declares disaster emergency after polio detected in several counties

The governor’s latest step is a way to boost low vaccination rates in areas where the virus has been found

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Friday after samples of the polio virus were discovered in wastewater in three counties outside of New York City.

3 months ago·Canada

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