Has anyone died from visiting Chernobyl?

Has anyone died from visiting Chernobyl?

There is consensus that a total of approximately 30 persons died from immediate blast trauma and acute radiation syndrome (ARS) in the seconds to months after the disaster, respectively, with 60 in total in the decades since, inclusive of later radiation induced cancer.

Is it safe to visit Chernobyl 2020?

Yes. The site has been open to the public since 2011, when authorities deemed it safe to visit. While there are Covid-related restrictions in Ukraine, the Chernobyl site is open as a “cultural venue”, subject to extra safety measures.

Does Chernobyl allow tourists?

While travelers are currently permitted to visit Chernobyl with a guide, there is no official Ukrainian law in place authorizing tourism in the exclusion zone. The president said black market practices would be stamped out with the introduction of electronic ticketing.

How long will it take for Chernobyl to be safe?

• In a broader sense, it's harder to pin down how long it will be until Chernobyl is completely safe. Experts estimate anywhere from 20 years to several hundred years, because the contamination levels are not consistent in the surrounding area.

How dangerous is it to visit Chernobyl?

• For the most part, Chernobyl is not dangerous for a short visit. The real risk is coming into contact with irradiated particles left over from the time of the accident. For that reason visitors are advised to stay out of dusty, undisturbed places.

Will Chernobyl ever be safe?

• Officially, yes it is safe to visit the zone, provided that you follow the rules set out by the Chernobyl administration. During your time in the zone, you will pass through areas of high radiation, however you are not in these places long enough to risk the radiation causing any detriment to your health.

How long can you stay in Chernobyl?

• Then there is the issue of your safety at Chernobyl – where the waters are murkier. Local tour companies insist that, after 30 years, the site is safe to visit. By contrast, Ukrainian officials have suggested that Pripyat will not be inhabitable for another 20,000 years.