#WPV1
New polio cases confirmed in Pakistan, DR Congo

Pakistan's 3 new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) occurred in December.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
New polio cases confirmed in Pakistan, DR Congo
Pakistan's 3 new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) occurred in December.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Quick takes: Polio in 4 countries, HHS review of Moderna pandemic vaccine contract, Bangladesh Zika cluster

The latest polio cases include 3 WPV1 infections in Pakistan, 1 of 2 remaining endemic countries.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Quick takes: Polio in 4 countries, HHS review of Moderna pandemic vaccine contract, Bangladesh Zika cluster
The latest polio cases include 3 WPV1 infections in Pakistan, 1 of 2 remaining endemic countries.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
March 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#Polio: «WPV1 kommt eigentlich nur noch in Afghanistan und Pakistan vor.»

www.20min.ch/story/polio-...
Alarmstufe Rot? Polio-Wildtyp im Abwasser von Hamburg nachgewiesen
Der Nachweis des Polio-Wildtyps im Hamburger Abwasser wirft Fragen auf. Experten warnen, dass Infektionen bei Ungeimpften möglich sind, doch die Impfquote ist hoch.
www.20min.ch
November 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@outbreakupdates
Pakistan reports a new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1)
December 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Germany's public health agency @rki.de has posted today's update on the discovery of wild #poliovirus in wastewater in Hamburg in English. Vaccination rates in Hamburg are quite high — 81% by age 2, 91% by age 6. It's estimated 80% coverage is needed for herd immunity. www.rki.de/EN/Topics/In...
Wild poliovirus type 1 detected in wastewater sample in Hamburg
The National Reference Center for Poliomyelitis and Enteroviruses (NRZ PE) has detected wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a wastewater sample collected in Hamburg. Analyses conducted in collaboration w...
www.rki.de
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Gotcha! They don't specify, but I recognize that pattern and it's both cVDPV and WPV1; Afghanistan and Pakistan are still the only two countries with circulating WPV1, but there have been increasing cVDPV cases lately, sigh.
December 14, 2024 at 2:41 AM
#JustPublished:

Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations.

Germany has reported the detection of wild #poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a wastewater sample from Hamburg. 𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲.

#Polio #IDsky #EpiSky
Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations
Germany’s health authorities have reported the detection of wild poliovirus type 1 in one wastewater sample in Hamburg.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) 29 cases confirmed in 2026; transmission across endemic cross-border corridors – BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness. — Read on…
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) 29 cases confirmed in 2026; transmission across endemic cross-border corridors – BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness. — Read on beaconbio.org/en/report/
epibiodev.blog
September 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Pakistan reports 56th WPV1 case of 2024 #Refugees
Pakistan reports 56th WPV1 case of 2024 - Pakistan
News and Press Release in English on Pakistan about Health and Epidemic; published on 27 Nov 2024 by Govt. Pakistan
reliefweb.int
November 28, 2024 at 1:22 AM
6/

The anti-intellectualism that runs deeply in some of these individuals is rooted in misinformation and disinformation which is as deadly as some of these diseases. /end

(Ps-Germany and some areas of Europe are seeing wild polio in their wastewater again.)

polioeradication.org/news/detecti...
GPEI-Detection of Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1) in Environmental Sample in Germany
On 10 November 2025, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was informed that wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) was isolated from an environmental
polioeradication.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@outbreakupdates
POLIO VIRUS RESURGENCE

Pakistan detects a case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a male child from Karachi East

dunyanews.tv/en/Health/86...
Polio case detected in Karachi as 2024 tally reaches 70
The district has now reported two polio cases from 2024
dunyanews.tv
January 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Contagious diseases have a habit of spreading innour global environment

www.cidrap.umn.edu/polio/five-c...
Five countries report more polio cases as vaccination resumes in Gaza
Afghanistan and Pakistan reported more WPV1 cases, as 3 African countries report more vaccine-derived cases.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 14, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Das Nationale Referenzzentrum für Poliomyelitis und Enteroviren hat in einer Abwasserprobe aus Hamburg Polio-Wildviren vom Typ 1 nachgewiesen.

Mehr zur aktuellen Situation und den Empfehlungen für medizinisches und labortechnisches Personal im aktuellen EpidBull:
🔗 www.rki.de/DE/Aktuelles...
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Tolle Erfahrung als Psychologin im SWR Nachtcafé zum Thema „Auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit“ dabei gewesen zu sein.
Vielen Dank an das SWR-Team für die Einladung!
📺 Sendung jetzt in der ARD Mediathek & auf YouTube (www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpV1...)
📷 © SWR
January 25, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Other Planet
YouTube video by ThareIsATypo
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October 22, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Four new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases were confirmed in Afghanistan during Week 27, bringing total to 11 cases year to date via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?e...
BEACON
Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.
beaconbio.org
July 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM
A rare #H5N1 mutation in Canada confers Tamiflu resistance, spreading across 8 farms in Oct 2024. Despite reduced fitness, it spread fast, raising treatment concerns. US saw 4 new outbreaks, while 4 countries reported #polio cases, including WPV1 in Afghanistan/Pakistan and cVDPV in Algeria/Guinea.
'Exceptionally rare' mutation on H5N1 virus in Canada tied to antiviral drug resistance
The mutation doesn't appear to reduce viral fitness, as evidenced by its rapid spread, the authors say.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case reported in Afghanistan bringing total cases to 16 in 2026; southern provinces most affected
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=c3b20450-d77e-47e7-b96b-7bfee8f40228&eventid=dfd0f442-50cd-4f49-a148-8080c89bdaa6&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
August 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM
💉 New study from Abbas, Auzenbergs & co on cost-effectiveness of mass immunisation campaigns for poliovirus (WPV1) after its re-emergence in Africa

Results show campaigns vital for minimising long-term outbreak risk, offering guidance for policymakers

Read more ⬇️
gh.bmj.com/content/10/3...
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🚨 New Epi Alert this week: WPV1 continues circulation globally, while cVDPV2 affects Yemen. Chikungunya shows recent intensification despite overall decline. Dengue surpasses 4 million. An active outbreak of measles in Catalonia, Spain. Read more: ow.ly/PUP350Xb0Na

#IDSky #clinmicro
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM