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Kolkata Girls Fall Ill: Mystery Illness Strikes School
11 Aug
Summary
- 24 girl students hospitalized with fever and vomiting.
- Cause of illness remains undetermined, possibly food or water.
- Health Minister may visit hospital to assess situation.
In a concerning incident, 24 girl students from a Kolkata school were admitted to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital late on Monday night after simultaneously falling ill.
The students presented with symptoms including fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting. They are currently receiving treatment in the hospital's emergency department, and their conditions are reported as stable.
Medical officials are actively working to determine the exact cause of the outbreak. Investigations are examining potential food or waterborne issues, as well as ruling out infectious causes. The school has not yet released any official statement regarding the incident.
Sources within the West Bengal Health Department indicated that Health Minister Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay might visit the hospital to review the developing situation.
