New York Declares Emergency

The Gov of the state of NY, Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide emergency .

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It is so because, water samples tested in New York City and four adjacent counties found positive for poliovirus..

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First polio case Confirmed in the United States in a decade, it could be just tip of the iceberg .

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The polio victim is a guy who resides in Rockland County, New York, and is unvaccinated.

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According to the health department, efforts are being made to increase immunisation rates from 79% to 90%..

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Later, it was discovered in samples obtained directly from New York City..

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