Polio Virus Resurfaces In London After 40 Years

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning that the polio virus has resurfaced and may be spreading in London after it was declared eradicated 40 years ago.

Health officials warned today that polio may be spreading in the UK for the first time in nearly 40 years as they declared a "national incident."

In some areas of London, sewage tests were found to contain traces of the virus, which authorities say is 'likely' spreading within the neighborhood.

In particular, during the...

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