Polio virus found in New York City wastewater, suggesting local transmission

Health officials identified the virus that causes polio in New York City’s wastewater, suggesting local transmission of the virus, state authorities said on Friday, urging unvaccinated New Yorkers to get vaccinated. “The NYC Heath Department and the New York State Department of Health have identified poliovirus in sewage in NYC, suggesting local transmission of the virus. “Polio can lead to paralysis and even death. We urge unvaccinated New Yorkers to get vaccinated now”.