# The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says two polio-related virus strains have been detected in wastewater sampled from a treatment plant in Cape Town. The finding comes from routine environmental monitoring, and no human cases have been detected, with no outbreak reported. The department’s Foster Mohale says surveillance has been stepped up, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected symptoms to healthcare facilities:
Polio virus strains detected in Cape Town wastewater [SOUND]
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