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UK Health Security Agency declares a national incident after traces of poliovirus were detected during routine sewage inspections in London.

The UK Health Security Agency declares a national incident after traces of poliovirus were detected during routine sewage inspections in London. However, the risk to the public is currently believed to be "extremely low".

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HealthUK Health Security Agency declares a national incident after traces of poliovirus were detected during routine sewage inspections in London.

The UK Health Security Agency declares a national incident after traces of poliovirus were detected during routine sewage inspections in London. However, the risk to the public is currently believed to be "extremely low".

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