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Poliovirus found in Kunar’s sewers, says official

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ASADABAD (Pajhwok): Poliovirus has been found in sewers of some areas in Asadabad, the capital of eastern Kunar province, an official said on Thursday.

Provincial public health and security threats in some districts of Kunar continued to pose a major challenge to eliminating the deadly virus.

He said poliovirus was found in sewers passing through Asadabad. “The surface water falls in the main river of Kunar and many households use that water.”

Dr Ishaq added they were trying to eliminate the virus. “Last month, we . . .

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