Accordingly, more than 8 o’clock of the same day, 32 students were hospitalized with chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea and headache. In which, 5 children with severe symptoms were transferred to the Hospital of Obstetrics and Pediatrics (Da Nang), 13 cases were admitted to the hospital’s pediatric department, 6 cases were followed up at the emergency department, and 8 cases were lightly allowed to go home.

Initial communication from providers, patients being students in grades 3, 4 and 5.

32 elementary school students in Da Nang were hospitalized after buying strange toys at the grocery store in front of the school. Photo: Dan Viet

Parents of these students said that recently, they bought toys at the grocery store in front of the school gate. However, what that toy is is currently not confirmed.

Ms. Le Thi Tuyet N. (residing in Go Ha village, Hoa Khuong commune, Hoa Vang district) said on the Traffic Newspaper, on the morning of April 16, when her child passed grade 4/1, watching their friends play, they felt sick and sick belly and be transported to the hospital.

Children who play directly with toys got heavy, while others were mildly affected by watching their friends play and not having contact.

Currently the cause of the case is being investigated and clarified.