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[Asia Economy Kim Yeon-ju Intern Reporter] Dozens of suspected food poisoning cases have occurred at a high school in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, prompting health authorities to launch an epidemiological investigation.


Jeollabuk-do and others reported on the 7th that 42 students at A High School in Jeonju showed symptoms suspected of food poisoning, such as abdominal pain and dizziness, starting from the morning of the same day.


Among them, 3 students with severe symptoms were reportedly transported to a nearby hospital.


Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju City Health Center, and the local district office are conducting a survey among A High School students to ascertain the circumstances.



Health authorities plan to collect samples of school meals, drinking water, and utensils consumed by the students to carry out an epidemiological investigation.


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