Published 2 years ago

Polio found in UK for first time since 1984 as Government declares national incident

Summary by Ground News

Traces of the polio virus have been found during a routine sewage inspection in London, leading the UK Health Security Agency to declare a national incident. Parents of children who are not up to date with their polio vaccine course are urged to make an appointment with their GP as soon as possible, but the UKHSA says the risk to the wider population is low.

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BBC News

Polio virus detected in London sewage samples

Health officials say parents should ensure their children have been vaccinated against the disease.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

UK on Alert as Polio Virus Detected in London Sewage

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said investigations are underway after several closely-related viruses were found in sewage samples taken between February and May

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

National incident declared over polio virus findings in London sewage

UK Health Security Agency says evidence of limited community transmission of virus found in wastewater

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Polio virus detected in London sewage samples: WHO, U.K.

A massive global effort has in recent decades come close to wiping out polio, a crippling and potentially fatal viral disease that mainly affects children under the age of five

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Poliovirus found in London sewage, but risk of contraction considered low

The poliovirus has been detected in several sewage samples in the British capital, the first sign since the 1980s that the virus could be spreading in the country.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Health officials ‘urgently’ investigating after poliovirus detected in London sewage

UK Health Security Agency ‘urgently’ investigating outbreak in northeast London, with officials racing to determine whether community transmission is occurring in the capital

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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