Radioactive iodine was detected in Europe

Particles of radioactive iodine-131 were detected in very small quantity in the atmosphere of the Czech Republic and, as already confirmed by the competent authorities, there is no risk to public health. Remains unknown origin.
Photo The department is responsible for the safety of nuclear installations in the Czech detected radioactive iodine-131 in a number of observation stations by the end of October sent a request for information to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the UN on its possible origins.
The Dana Ntrampova, head of the Czech Office for Nuclear Safety, said there is no risk to public health from the iodine-131, which could have leaked into the atmosphere during the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals, but believed that it comes from a nuclear power plant.
"Detected by the monitoring network activity we have, the chances to reach the certainty that the source is abroad. It is iodine-131 and asked the IAEA if it knows what could be the source of" added Ntrampova.
Earlier today, the IAEA reported that very low levels of radioactive iodine-131 were detected in Europe, adding that he does not believe that these particles are a risk to public health.