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New York Declares State Disaster Emergency for Polio

Kathy Hochul, the Governor of New York, has declared a “state disaster emergency” for Polio after poliovirus was detected in wastewater which suggests that this terrifying virus is still spreading, most likely in areas with low vaccination rates. The emergency…

September 15, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

New York Might Speed Up Vaccinations After Detection of the Polio Virus in the Wastewater From Four Counties

The polio virus might have a cute name (well, it’s actually an abbreviation), but trust us, there’s nothing cute anymore if you become infected with it. People are now fearing that they might get to deal with polio after the…

September 10, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Polio Is Back in Wealthy Countries as a Result of Increasing Vaccine Hesitancy

Polio is back with a vengeance, especially in rich economies and health authorities are on high alert, trying to stop it from spreading even more. That’s right, this dangerous virus that hasn’t been a problem for decades has returned to…

August 20, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Health Officials Are Concerned About a Possible Polio Outbreak

Just a few days ago, we shared the news about the polio virus (or poliomyelitis) being identified in a suburb of New York City. As a result, officials urged residents to make sure that they’ve been vaccinated against the potentially…

August 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Researchers Find the Polio Virus in a New York City Suburb

Polio (or poliomyelitis) has recently been detected in the UK after roughly 40 years. While doctors were shocked, it seems that the US is not safe at all from the emergence of the life-threatening virus. Reuters reveals that traces of…

August 3, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Bill Gates Brings Major Warning Regarding a Long-Forgotten Viral Disease

Bill Gates, the well-known magnate and Microsoft co-founder who’s always extremely concerned about the future of the world, strikes again! Bill Gates now raises awareness regarding polio, a very dangerous disease that has once been causing paralysis in many children…

July 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Polio Once Again Emerges in the UK After Almost 40 Years

Polio (aka poliomyelitis) is a life-threatening disease that can spread from one person to another. It can cause paralysis by infecting the spinal cord. In the UK, a single case of polio wasn’t discovered for almost four decades until now.…

June 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

First Wild Polio Case Confirmed In Africa After More Than Five Years

Malawi’s health officials announced a polio incident after a case was discovered in a small kid in the capital Lilongwe, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated. This is the first instance of wild poliovirus on the African continent in over five years. According…

February 18, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

This Existing Vaccine Could Protect You Against Coronavirus

Experts from all over the world teamed up to work for a vaccine that could protect us against the novel coronavirus. More vaccines are in the works these days, all over the globe and the hopes are really high. More…

June 12, 2020 · by Rada Mateescu · 0