A couple from Chuvashia, who were hospitalized for anthrax, managed to sell about 500 kg of infected bull meat. This was reported by Telegram channel Puree.
The lives of the spouses are not in danger, they are in the hospital. But before they felt better and went to the hospital for help, the contaminated meat was probably sold to gypsies on the road. Their location is unknown, so it is not yet possible to trace the path of infection.
It is known that while selling meat before the first symptoms appear, the man got the disease by injuring himself with a knife while slaughtering a bull. Purchased feeds are reported to be a source of livestock infection. Rosselkhoznadzor is investigating ways of penetration of the infection into the area.
Previously reportedTwo cases of anthrax infection were detected in Chuvashia. People who come into contact with infected people are healthy and under preventive follow-up.