“The Verkhovna Rada explains that the final conclusions regarding the possible food poisoning of people’s deputies will be made after conducting laboratory tests.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
VR session hall. illustrative photo Source: the press service of the parliament, quoted by “Interfax-Ukraine”
Literally: “We are clarifying the information spread in the media regarding possible cases of food poisoning among people’s deputies of Ukraine. Immediately after receiving the relevant information, an investigation was started.
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Currently, specialists of the sanitary-epidemiological service are conducting surveys to find out the circumstances and the list of consumed food products. Samples are taken for laboratory tests.”
Details: The press service of the BP apparatus noted that the possibility of rotavirus or other acute intestinal infection is being considered. Final conclusions can be made only after receiving the results of laboratory tests.
They promise to provide additional information about the results of the inspection.
What preceded: The Parliament could not work at the meeting on February 12 due to a mass foodborne illness of the deputies. Deputies say that they could have been poisoned in the Rada’s canteen. According to the UP, it is about dozens of infected deputies. Most have similar symptoms: high fever, loss of strength, intestinal disorders and diarrhea.
Some interlocutors assume that they could have been poisoned in the deputy’s dining room. Although not all infected people ate there. Other interlocutors assure that all symptoms are similar to those of rotavirus.