Poliovirus detected in wastewater across Europe • Water News Europe

Public health authorities in Finland have reported the detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples, marking the latest in a series of similar findings across Europe. Between September and November 2024, wastewater samples in Spain, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom also tested positive for poliovirus. Despite these detections, no human cases have been reported in Europe. 

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