Overview

• Russia's consumer and health watchdog said it has taken the reports under control and sent an official request to Turkey's Health Ministry regarding alleged infections at Crystal Admiral Resort in Side.
• The agency asked for the formal investigation results as well as an assessment of any epidemiological risk under an existing cooperation memorandum on infection control and tourist health.
• Crystal Admiral's management told RIA Novosti it has received no complaints from guests about illness and expressed surprise at the allegations.
• The claims originated on the Telegram channel Shot, which reported a Russian family was unable to leave after a child was said to be diagnosed with Coxsackie and placed in quarantine, a report not independently confirmed.
• RIA Novosti summarized guidance that Coxsackie viruses usually cause mild illness in children and spread via water, food, or close contact, with handwashing recommended.