Reaction of the UčSS Council to the statements of the Government Plenipotentiary Peter Kotlár

It is with deep concern that we have noted the comments made by Government Plenipotentiary Peter Kotlar on mRNA vaccines used in the prevention of Covid-19 disease. It is an undeniable fact that millions of deaths have been prevented thanks to these vaccines. There are scientifically sound data on the safety of mRNA-based vaccines. On the contrary, there is no relevant data to support the claims presented by the Government Commissioner. His statements are not only unprofessional, they are conspiratorial and unsubstantiated gossip, bordering on scaremongering. This may result in the population’s fear of vaccination as often the only effective tool for preventing infectious, life-threatening diseases, as well as a decline in citizens’ trust in state and public institutions. We therefore call on the competent authorities to terminate Petr Kotlár’s mandate, as his continued service as Government Plenipotentiary is not only a disgrace to the Slovak Republic, but may be a risk to the health of its citizens.

prof. RNDr. Jozef Noga, DrSc.
prof. Ing. Miroslav Fikar, DrSc.
doc. Ing. Fedor Gömöry, DrSc.
prof. PharmDr. Daniela Ježová, DrSc.
PhDr. Eva Kowalská, DrSc.
prof. RNDr. Ľubica Lacinová, DrSc.
prof. RNDr. Ľubomír Tomáška, DrSc.