Two dead from suspected school poisoning
Updated: 2014-03-20 11:50
(chinadaily.com.cn)
|
|||||||||||
Suspected food poisoning at a kindergarten in Southwest China's Yunnan province has killed two children and left dozens of others hospitalized, the People's Daily newspaper reported.
The incident began on Wednesday when a child was found sprawled on the floor at 3:20 pm at Jia Jia Kindergarten in Qiubei county. Later, 32 more children were found to be ill with the same symptoms.
So far, two 5-year-old girls, Yang Ziyi and Zhou Yulin, have died, despite medical treatment. Five severely poisoned students are under emergency care at nearby Wenshanzhou Hospital.
The local government said they will spare no efforts to save the poisoned children.
Immediately after the incident, authorities started public health contingency plans and conducted food safety inspections at all kindergartens, primary and middle schools in Qiubei county.
The cause of the food safety incident is under investigation by the local public security department.
Related:
Hubei kindergarten probed over drug claims
Conditions set for giving medicine in kindergarten
Another China kindergarten probed over drug scandal
Kindergarten probed over pill claims | Kids hospitalized after eating at kindergarten |
Related Stories
Hubei kindergarten probed over drug claims 2014-03-19 09:18
Conditions set for giving medicine in kindergarten 2014-03-18 20:00
Striking kindergarten teachers return to work 2014-03-18 14:09
Another China kindergarten probed over drug scandal 2014-03-17 16:39
Three detained over kindergarten drug scandal 2014-03-17 13:35
Today's Top News
Pro-Russians storm naval headquarters
Ukraine gives up CIS chairmanship
Beijing tightens expense reporting
Ban on official buildings enforced
Thai radar may have detected missing jet
Ukraine rejects Crimea treaty
Tourists to be refunded for smog
Chinese authorities upgrade food waste fight
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Missing plane puzzle remains unsolved |
Modern merchants follow Silk Road |
Doubts linger over warning system for smog |
Is civil service losing luster? |
Special coverage on missing jet |
Mene slims amid austerity |