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WHO Declares 57 Cases of Global Polio Outbreak in Pakistan, India; US Reports Case
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a total of five new polio cases globally since the outbreak began on March 24th, marking an escalation from earlier reports that included one case each in Afghanistan's Khost province and Pakistan with no vaccine history reported by US authorities as well; two additional Indian patients who were vaccinated previously but still contracted wild virus circulation.
Key Points
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1South Korea's Ministry of Unification announced a plan to launch the first inter-Korean satellite with an estimated mass between one and two tons.
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2The proposed mission aims for simultaneous launches from both North Korean (April) and South Korean sites, potentially involving American assistance in launching 7.5 metric tonnes worth of equipment or payloads.
Developments
[Mar 24]
Ministry announced plans to launch the first inter-Korean satellite with a mass between one and two tons, potentially involving simultaneous launches from both sides in April; North Korean officials reportedly confirmed this plan.