129 Pupils Poisoned in Chuvash Republic, 59 Hospitalized
Background
On 28 February 2023, 129 children from School No. 5 in Novocheboksarsk, Chuvash Republic, Russia, were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning. The children's symptoms ranged from vomiting and nausea to weakness and dizziness. 59 of the children required hospitalization, while the others were treated as outpatients.The children had eaten breakfast at the school cafeteria earlier that morning. The breakfast menu included porridge, sausages, kefir, and tea.
Investigation
The Chuvash Republic's Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the incident. The ministry is working to determine the cause of the poisoning and to identify the source of the contaminated food.The school cafeteria has been closed, and all food that was served on 28 February has been seized for testing. The ministry has also interviewed the school staff and the children who were sickened.
Updates
As of 1 March 2023, the Chuvash Republic's Ministry of Health has not yet released the results of its investigation. The ministry has said that it will provide an update as soon as more information is available.The children who were sickened have all been released from the hospital. However, some of the children are still experiencing symptoms of food poisoning.
Conclusion
The poisoning of 129 children in the Chuvash Republic is a serious incident. The Chuvash Republic's Ministry of Health is working to determine the cause of the poisoning and to identify the source of the contaminated food.The ministry has closed the school cafeteria and seized all food that was served on 28 February for testing. The ministry has also interviewed the school staff and the children who were sickened.
