Prof., who frequently came to the fore with his statements during the Covid-19 epidemic. Dr. This time, Mehmet Ceyhan draws attention with his comments about the Monkey Pox virus. Stating that the fact that no case has been detected in Turkey yet does not mean “there is no virus”, Ceyhan is among those who claim that these statements only lead the public to fear and panic.
Ceyhan suggested that the Monkey Pox virus, which caused the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a global emergency, could potentially lead to a new pandemic. Ceyhan commented, “We cannot say that monkeypox virus does not exist in Turkey.”
Reaction to the Statements of the Ministry of Health
Ceyhan, distorting the statement made by the Ministry of Health that there will be no cases in Turkey as of 2024, said, “This does not mean that the virus does not exist in Turkey. It has not been detected yet. There is definitely monkeypox virus in Turkey or it was present in the passengers. Every day Africa “Since it is a virus transmitted by contact, it has not been detected yet. Additionally, symptoms such as itching and blistering can be confused with chickenpox or mosquito bites. Therefore, people who show symptoms do not consult a specialist in the first place,” he said.
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Ceyhan also made an assessment regarding the domestic coronavirus vaccine Turkovac, saying, “We do not yet know how effective it is.”
Comparing Istanbul to Wuhan
On the other hand, Ceyhan compared Istanbul to Wuhan, the center of China’s Hubey province, where Covid-19 was first seen. “It is spreading from Istanbul to other places. Among the public, Istanbul is called ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’. When you go out on the street, get on the subway or take the bus in Istanbul, your chance of not catching the virus is very “low,” he said.
Reacted on Social Media
Prof. Dr. These statements of Mehmet Ceyhan were met with a great reaction on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The name ‘Mehmet Ceyhan’ was among the most talked about topics among users.
