Health officials claim the polio virus was found in New York City’s wastewater. What Is Polio? According to the CDC, polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus can spread along the nerve fibers in the spinal cord and eat away at the nerves inside the parts of the body that allows us to move. About 5% to … Continue reading Polio Found In New York City’s Wastewater!