Advertisement

Over 200 children hospitalised in China's Sichuan Province

The first pupil of the Central Primary School in Yingjie Township, Ziyang City, was admitted to the township hospital in Yingjie yesterday evening after falling ill, according to local authorities.

Advertisement
FP Archives|Apr 04, 2013, 15:19:36 IST

Beijing: Over 200 primary school students in southwest China's Sichuan Province have been hospitalised with fever, vomiting and diarrhea, the local government said today.The first pupil of the Central Primary School in Yingjie Township, Ziyang City, was admitted to the township hospital in Yingjie yesterday evening after falling ill, according to local authorities.[caption id="attachment_686067" align="alignleft" width="380"]Image for representation only. AFP Image for representation only. AFP[/caption]The hospital had received a total of 203 students exhibiting similar symptoms by this morning.Fifty of them are being treated in the township hospital, while 153 others have been transferred to three hospitals in Yanjiang District, Ziyang City, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.They were initially diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, according to doctors. All of them are in stable condition.An investigation into the widespread sickness is underway.PTI

Handpicked stories, in your inbox
Global stories. Indian perspective. Zero noise.
No Spam. Unsubscribe Any Time.
First Published:Apr 04, 2013, 15:19:32 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending Stories

As Pakistan eyes American dollar for Iran mediation, economists sound the alarm: ‘It can buy time, not growth’

Pakistan is reportedly seeking billions in US support after claiming a role in easing US-Iran tensions, but economists warn fresh funding would offer only temporary relief without deep structural economic reforms.
2 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
Up Next