On April 16, Hoa Vang District Medical Center Da Nang City received 34 students from grades 3, 4 and 5 of Hoa Khuong Primary School in a state of fatigue, headache, difficulty breathing.
Through screening, the Hospital has classified and transferred 6 cases with background diseases to Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital for monitoring and treatment. The remainder were treated at the hospital’s Pediatric Department. At present, the health of the children has not progressed seriously, of which 9 cases were discharged from the hospital this afternoon.
It is known that in the morning of the same day, before entering the classroom, a number of students of Hoa Khuong Primary School got together to buy slam clay at a grocery store in front of the school gate. After playing clay, many students began to show symptoms of vomiting, difficulty breathing. The school quickly sent the children to the emergency hospital.
After playing clay, many students get tired, have headaches, and have difficulty breathing
Mr. Nguyen Thuc Dung, Vice Chairman of Hoa Vang District People’s Committee, said that the authorities have come to the scene to collect slam clay samples for testing and testing. Hoa Khuong Primary School took all students out of school to carry out disinfection.
This is the first time in the area where students have used clay to play slam and have nausea and shortness of breath.
According to the Department of Education and Training of Da Nang City, the issue of shops in front of the school gate is always reminded in writing by the Department. 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.
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