World Polio Day
October 24 is World Polio Day. In the middle of the 20th century, this disease became a national disaster in many countries. It took thousands of lives, and about 40% of the sick became disabled. However, the ideological opponents – the USA and the USSR – were able to defeat the epidemic. Today, this example is extremely important against the backdrop of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
October 24 is World Polio Day. In the middle of the 20th century, this disease became a national disaster in many countries. It took thousands of lives, and about 40% of the sick became disabled. However, the ideological opponents – the USA and the USSR – were able to defeat the epidemic. Today, this example is extremely important against the backdrop of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.