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What is ‘Disease X’? Why top experts are warning of another pandemic?
‘Disease X’ is causing much a concern in Britain and accordingly, health experts have urged the government to remain prepared for a new pathogen owing to the fact that the country has seen several infections in the recent past. The warning comes at a time when the poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples in London, however, no cases of polio that causes paralysis in children have been reported so far. Currently, the country is battling the Monkeypox menace with 910 confirmed cases till June 23.