New polio case found in New York after a decade, health department on alert
Washington: Ten years ago, the United States was declared polio-free. Now, years later, polio virus has been found in a young man living in Rockland County, New York. Local health officials said this after an investigation on Thursday, July 21. This is the first case in 10 years since the US was declared polio-free.
According to a report, the 20-year-old was admitted to the hospital in June. Where he was examined for about a month. The health official said polio is a viral disease, which can affect a person’s nervous system, which can lead to muscle weakness and in some cases even death.
A press release issued by the Department of Health confirmed a case of polio in New York’s Rockland County. It was also said that 95% of the people have no symptoms of polio, yet they can spread the virus. County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Rupert said: “We are closely monitoring the situation. We are working closely with the New York State Department of Health and the Prevention Centers to deal with the situation.”
According to a report, the patient has been discharged from the hospital and is staying at home. According to the report, the patient has no problem standing up. But he is having trouble walking.
