The polio eradication programme is making an important contribution to the COVID-19 response across different regions in the world. In a candid statement, Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, Regional Director, WHO EMRO, highlights the programme’s activities in fighting the pandemic in the region. Read more…
“I received a phone call from a 75-year-old man this morning. He was so scared and confused because of the coronavirus situation. He asked if sunbathing could help him stay protected from the virus,” Read more…
Summary of new viruses this week (AFP cases and environmental samples):
Afghanistan: one WPV1 case
Pakistan: two WPV1 cases, eight WPV1 positive environmental samples and seven cVDPV2 cases
Cameroon: two cVDPV2 cases and one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
Chad: six cVDPV2 cases and two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
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