Polio Virus Is Detected , in London Sewage Sample.<br />The rare “national incident” was detected <br />by the London Beckton Sewage Treatment <br />Works during a “routine surveillance.”.<br />Investigations are underway after several closely-related viruses were found in sewage samples taken between February and May, London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'.<br />[The detention means that it is likely] there has been some spread between closely-linked individuals in North and <br />East London... , London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'.<br />... and that they are now shedding the type 2 poliovirus strain in their feces, London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'.<br />British health authorities described the risk to the public.<br />[The type 2 poliovirus strain] on rare occasions can cause serious illness, such as paralysis, <br />in people who are not <br />fully vaccinated, British Health Authorities, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />Vaccine-derived poliovirus is rare and the risk to the public overall is extremely low, Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />We are urgently investigating to better understand the extent of this transmission... , Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, via 'The Washington Post'.<br />... and the NHS has been asked to swiftly report any suspected cases. No cases have been reported or confirmed so far, Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />The inspector general of the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted in response to the news of the discovery.<br />Surveillance, vaccination and investment to #EndPolio is critical, as the #UK's announcement of environmental #polio samples identified in London sewage reminds us, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, via 'The Washington Post'.<br />The Global Polio Eradication Initiative issued a similar statement.<br />It is important that all countries, in particular those with a high volume of travel and contact with polio-affected countries <br />and areas, , Global Polio Eradication Initiative, <br />via 'The Washington Post'.<br />... strengthen surveillance in order to rapidly detect any new virus importation and to facilitate a rapid response, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, <br />via 'The Washington Post'
