The American Embassy on Poison In Decan: Journalists and citizens ignore rumors, wait for facts

The American Embassy on Poison In Decan: Journalists and citizens ignore rumors, wait for facts

The American Embassy in Pristina has reacted to the poisoning of citizens in the Decani municipality. In a Twitter post the US Embassy has called for ignoring rumors and waiting for facts. The American Embassy in reaction has written that from the first tests the Ministry believes bacteria are the cause of its symptoms [...]

The American Embassy in reaction has written that from the first tests the Ministry believes bacteria are the cause of poisoning symptoms.

Our thoughts are with those who suffer from health emergencies in Decani. Although more tests will be conducted, the Health Ministry believes bacteria are the possible cause of symptoms. Journalists, citizens, ignore rumors. Wait for facts”, say in response.

In water samples obtained from the IKSHPK in Decan, bacteria have been identified that give indicators of drinking water contamination. In this municipality, about 2,000 people have already sought medical help because of poisoning. Citizens have said they suspect that poisoning came from the water.

The National Institute of Public Health has revealed that in water samples obtained on the 12th. 07. 2021 from the Decani region have been identified with bacteria that may provide indicator of drinking water.

 

Our thoughts are with those who suffer from the health emergency in Decan/i. Although more tests will be introduced, the ministry of Health (@MSH GovKS) believes bacteria is the similar cause of symptoms. Journalists, citizens ígnore rumors. Wait for facts. https://t.co/ZS8PjNCOOS

U.S. Embassy Pristina (@ U n SEmb Pristina) Julie 15, 2021

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