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Breaking: Poliovirus detected in Perth wastewater
Poliovirus detected in Perth wastewater mid-April represents vaccine-derived Type 2 strain linked to overseas transmission, Western Australia health officials said. The discovery poses very low risk given 92 percent vaccination coverage in WA children, with no evidence of local disease spread. Officials increased wastewater testing frequency and reminded residents to maintain full vaccination as the virus circulates overseas.
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