Da Nang: Identifying the original cause of the strange toy poisoning

According to Hoa Khuong 1 Primary School, the primary cause of poisoning for students was playing with water slime bought from a shop on the way to school.

Mr. Tran Nguyen Minh Thanh, Deputy Director of Da Nang Department of Education and Training, said the above information on the afternoon of April 16.

Mr. Thanh said that up to now, 35 children have been poisoned, of which 14 have gone home, 15 are watching at the Health Center of Hoa Vang district, 6 children are at the Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.

“The common symptoms of the children are shortness of breath, itching, and examination of the lungs and nerves has no effect. This afternoon, the school gave all students a break from school so that medical staff could continue to check and handle, the authorities also took samples for inspection to determine the cause ”- Mr. Thanh informed.

Students hospitalized at the Health Center of Hoa Vang district. Photo: TA

According to Mr. Thanh, the department is coordinating with the locality to inspect and resolve this incident. As for the issue of shops in front of the school gate, the department has often issued reminder documents. For slime (ghost substance – a toy originating in the US), the press and the industry have warned many times.

After this incident, the department will direct schools to strengthen propaganda and guidance for students. At the same time, sending documents to the People’s Committees of districts and related branches to continue strengthening coordination to ensure safety and security in front of the school gate.

Talking with PV, Hoa Vang district health center, information, the health of 15 children monitored here is stable, mild cases were discharged.

The leader of Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital said, out of 6 children transferred to the hospital, 5 of them were fine, one was still in the emergency department due to congenital heart disease.

As PLO reported, this morning a series of students of Hoa Khuong 1 Primary School (Hoa Khuong commune, Hoa Vang district) had to go to the emergency room with symptoms of difficulty breathing, nausea, and headache after they bought one. toy at the front school store.