Over 230 Students and Staff Show Symptoms of Food Poisoning at Elementary School in Gongju

Education and health authorities have launched an epidemiological investigation after students and staff at an elementary school in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, showed symptoms of suspected food poisoning.

According to the Chungnam Office of Education on June 17, approximately 230 people, including students and staff at an elementary school in Gongju, began reporting symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea starting on the evening of June 16.

The Chungnam Office of Education and health authorities have collected samples of school meal leftovers, kitchen utensils, and other items for testing, and have inspected the hygiene conditions of the school cafeteria to determine the exact cause.

They are also conducting a joint epidemiological investigation, which includes testing human specimens from the students.

It is expected to take about two weeks for the results of the epidemiological investigation to be released.

The school suspended its regular meal service today and provided alternative meals instead.

The Chungnam Office of Education is monitoring for any additional cases and has activated an emergency response system.

(Photo: Provided by Chungnam Office of Education, Yonhap News)
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