Outbreak reported in western Xinjiang province , which borders Pakistan . It said the local government had launched a mass vaccination campaign starting in early September . Polio a contagious viral illness that can cause paralysis , death . Among the ten cases confirmed , six are in children under three years . The first case was found on September 24 and two more were discovered on October 1. Virus genetically linked to polio cases circulating in Pakistan .
Outbreak reported in western Xinjiang province , which borders Pakistan . Polio a contagious viral illness that can cause paralysis , death . Among the ten cases confirmed , six are in children under three years . The first case was found on September 24 and two more were discovered on October 1. Virus genetically linked to polio cases circulating in Pakistan .