Mass Food Poisoning Symptoms Reported at Middle School in Yeosu; Dozens Affected

Health authorities have launched an epidemiological investigation after students at a middle school in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, showed symptoms of mass food poisoning.

According to the city of Yeosu on Monday (July 13), authorities received reports on the afternoon of July 9 that students at a middle school in the city were complaining of symptoms including fever, chills, and abdominal pain.

It is reported that while dozens of students across all grade levels initially showed symptoms, the number has currently decreased to around 30.

Health authorities stated that some students were hospitalized for treatment, but their conditions are gradually improving over time.

The city of Yeosu and the local public health center have collected samples of school meals served from July 6 to 9 and requested an analysis from the Jeonnam Institute of Health and Environment.

Some students and parents have expressed frustration, claiming there has been insufficient communication regarding the progress of the investigation.

An official from Yeosu City said, "It is difficult to estimate which food may have caused the infection at this stage," adding, "We will be able to identify the route of infection once the specimen analysis results are available."

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