[Breaking News] 9 Children and Teachers Show Food Poisoning Symptoms at Another Kindergarten in Ansan

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] A mass food poisoning incident occurred at a private kindergarten in Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi Province, and children and teachers at another private kindergarten in the same district showed symptoms of food poisoning, prompting health authorities to conduct an epidemiological investigation.

On the 25th, Ansan City announced that eight children and one teacher at Kindergarten A in Sangnok-gu reported symptoms suspected to be caused by norovirus, and investigations are underway on supplementary meals, specimens, and symptomatic individuals.

At this kindergarten, the first symptomatic case occurred on the 22nd, and the number of children and teachers showing symptoms has gradually increased up to this day.

There are 167 children enrolled at the kindergarten, with 28 staff members including teachers and kitchen workers.

A representative from the Sangnok-gu Public Health Center in Ansan City said, "Kindergarten A is about 10 km away from another kindergarten in Sangnok-gu where a mass food poisoning occurred, and as far as we know, there is no connection in terms of food supply or other factors," adding, "Vomiting is the main symptom at Kindergarten A, whereas diarrhea is the main symptom at the previously affected kindergarten, showing a difference."

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