Rosconsumnadzor has sent inquiries to Turkey's Ministry of Health…
Rosconsumnadzor has sent inquiries to Turkey's Ministry of Health and the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) regarding reports of Coxsackie virus infections among Russian tourists, including children, at the IC Santai Family Resort in Belek, Turkey. The agency is seeking official data on investigations and risk assessment, while recommending preventive measures for travelers.
Consensus
- Rosconsumnadzor sent inquiries to Turkey's Ministry of Health and ATO R regarding reports of Coxsackie virus among Russian tourists in Belek, Turkey.
- The reported cases involved children staying at the IC Santai Family Resort.
- The inquiry was made in response to media coverage about infections at the resort.
- Rosconsumnadzor is acting under an existing memorandum on sanitary and epidemiological cooperation with Turkey.
- Travelers are advised to practice preventive measures such as washing hands, drinking bottled or boiled water, washing fruits and vegetables, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and not swallowing pool water.
- Children should avoid children's playrooms during unfavorable conditions.
- Individuals showing symptoms like fever, vomiting, or rash are urged to seek medical help immediately.
Points of divergence
- Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Onishchenko called on Russians to choose domestic resorts instead of foreign ones to avoid infection. — vm
- Onishchenko advised against international travel altogether due to risks of infectious diseases and recommended that people with chronic illnesses refrain from traveling abroad. — vedomosti
- A tourist named Anna reported that her vacation was ruined by three children falling ill, five days were spent on treatment, the hotel administration failed to act, and there were problems obtaining medical assistance through insurance. Other guests claimed the situation is systemic but ignored by management. — m24
Coverage (7 sources)
- Rosпотребnadzor sent inquiries to Turkey's Ministry of Health and ATOR regarding reports of Coxsackie virus spread among Russian tourists — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Rosspotrebnadzor requested data from Turkey due to reports of Coxsackie virus — Ведомости
- Rosspotrebnadzor requested information from Turkey following reports of Coxsackie virus among Russian tourists — Интерфакс
- Rosпотребnadzor takes control of reports on Coxsackie virus among tourists in Turkey — Вечерняя Москва
- Rosпотребnadzor requested data on the situation with Coxsackie virus in Turkey — Вести
- Rosпотребnadzor sent inquiries to Turkey's Ministry of Health and ATOR regarding reports of Coxsackie virus spread among Russian tourists — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Rosspotrebnadzor requested data on the situation with Coxsackie virus in Turkey — Москва 24