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Polio Virus Is Detected , in London Sewage Sample.
The rare “national incident” was detected
by the London Beckton Sewage Treatment
Works during a “routine surveillance.”.
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'.
[The detention means that it is likely] there has been some spread between closely-linked individuals in North and
East London... , London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'.
... and that they are now shedding the type 2 poliovirus strain in their feces, London Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, Statement, via 'The Washington Post'.
British health authorities described the risk to the public.
[The type 2 poliovirus strain] on rare occasions can cause serious illness, such as paralysis,
in people who are not
fully vaccinated, British Health Authorities,
via 'The Washington Post'.
Vaccine-derived poliovirus is rare and the risk to the public overall is extremely low, Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency,
via 'The Washington Post'.
We are urgently investigating to better understand the extent of this transmission... , Vanessa Saliba, UK Health Security Agency, via 'The Washington Post'.
... 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,
via 'The Washington Post'.
The inspector general of the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted in response to the news of the discovery.
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'.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative issued a similar statement.
It is important that all countries, in particular those with a high volume of travel and contact with polio-affected countries
and areas, , Global Polio Eradication Initiative,
via 'The Washington Post'.
... strengthen surveillance in order to rapidly detect any new virus importation and to facilitate a rapid response, Global Polio Eradication Initiative,
via 'The Washington Post'
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan attends the official opening of the Elizabeth line in Paddington, London, as crowds queue for hours outside the station to board the first train.
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Moderna Says New Booster , Shows 'Superior' Omicron Response.
NPR reports Moderna claims its most recent vaccine candidate has shown a "superior neutralizing
antibody response" when compared to its first vaccine.
It is "bivalent," engineered to
target two different antigens.
Per NPR, Moderna intends to make its
newest booster available in fall 2022.
We are submitting our
preliminary data and analysis to regulators with the hope that the Omicron-containing bivalent booster will be available in the late summer. , Stéphane Bancel, Moderna CEO, via statement.
Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron.
Due to a higher antibody response, Moderna believes its newest vaccine will offer protection that is "more durable over time" against Omicron.
Moderna officials think their new vaccine could potentially offer protection for one year.
As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials
hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the
more contagious strains taking hold in the United States.
As new variants continuously arise, Moderna officials
hope the new bivalent vaccine can counter the
more contagious strains taking hold in the United States.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), two new
subvariants of Omicron, BA.4 and BA.5,
are spreading quickly across the country.
Experts say another wave of coronavirus
is bound to occur next winter as cold weather drives citizens back indoors
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The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) confirmed on Sunday that the first cases of Omicron's sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 of the coronavirus have been detected in the country. the first case was reported in Tamil Nadu and the other cases have been detected in Telangana.
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According to the Union Health ministry's data, India added 2,364 Covid cases and 10 Covid-related deaths in the last 24 hours.
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Biden Admin Opens
Up Another Round , of Free At-Home COVID Tests , Delivered by USPS.
The White House announced the new round of available tests on May 17.
The Biden administration has made up to 16 free at-home COVID tests available to American households.
The Biden administration has made up to 16 free at-home COVID tests available to American households.
Providing the tests makes good on one of President Joe Biden's pledges during the initial Omicron wave in the U.S.
The tests have been approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
and deliver results in 15 minutes.
The process of ordering
them has been simplified,
and the tests arrive in
the mail via USPS.
To date, nearly 350 million of the at-home COVID tests have been ordered and delivered.
COVID cases have
risen dramatically in recent weeks.
On May 16, more than 95,000 new cases of COVID were reported in the U.S.
COVID hospitalizations have also risen by
26 percent in the past two weeks.
The tests have become an important resource in early detection of the virus.
Going to a large gathering? , Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Use rapid tests to not be the person who brings COVID to
the party, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Visiting a vulnerable relative? , Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Use rapids tests to keep
them safe, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, White House COVID Response Coordinator, via 'The New York Times'.
Those who wish to order the at-home tests should visit covidtests.gov
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In last 24 hours, 21 people died of Covid in India. Maharashtra witnessed 5 deaths, 4 people died in Delhi while 6 deaths were reported from Kerala. DNA
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