Cause Cancer and Reproductive Disorders: Protective Coronavirus Suits Presented by Avakov Were Bought for Utility Work

A protective suit can be bought at Walmart, at the buyer's own risk.

Last week, Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov showed special suits designed to protect against coronavirus infection during the evacuation of citizens from Wuhan, China, and used at the “New Sanzhary” medical centre during quarantine observation.

However, as journalist Vasily Krutchak reports, these suits have nothing to do with fighting viruses, and they were bought by Ukraine's State Emergency Service “for utility work” and “much earlier” than the arrival of evacuees from China.

The description of the Kimberly-Clark Professional suit, sold at Walmart for about $100, states that it:

• is designed to protect against hazardous particles and liquids;
• liquid barrier, powder barrier, low linting;
  
• is made of breathable material for comfort;
  
• is ideal for use when workers are in constant contact with hazardous particles or liquids, such as: fiberglass production, tank cleaning, utilities, fluid processing, pressure washing, maintenance / general manufacturing, mold restoration, agriculture, lead abatement and sewerage.
  

Moreover, it is stated that these suits contain chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Recall that on February 20, a plane arrived in Ukraine with 45 Ukrainian citizens and 27 foreigners evacuated from Wuhan, China, due to the coronavirus outbreak. The arrivals were placed in the National Guard medical centre “New Sanzhary” in Poltava Region, where they will spend 14 days in quarantine.  

On February 23, a rally took place outside the Office of the President of Ukraine “Down With Avakovirus”, whose participants demanded the resignation of the interior minister.