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I think the celebration is slightly premature. Several areas in the African interior are inaccessible due to conflict, so testing is not possible. ... so we ar
by koheripbal 6y ago
I think the celebration is slightly premature. Several areas in the African interior are inaccessible due to conflict, so testing is not possible. ... so we are not really certain it's been eradicated in those areas.
Also important is the possibility of environmental reservoirs for the disease in nature. Hopefully not, but it is still possible.
Only continued vigilance can guarantee victory. Many areas were declared polio free once before, only to have it resurface.
- TempLogsForOne 6y agoYou mustn't twist yourself into knots. You are correct, and this WHO body declaration has nothing to do with the facts on the face of things.
- koheripbal 6y ago> this WHO body declaration has nothing to do with the facts ...par for the course these days.