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Food Poisoning Cases Reach 227 in Deirizor

The number of food poisoning cases in the city of Deirizor reached 227 on Saturday, 31 October. The cases were distributed between Deirizor National Hospital and Martyr Ahmed Huveydi Hospital. Health care teams have intensified their operations to intervene and continue treatment for patients.

Food Poisoning Cases in Deirizor Reached 227 — source image
ارتفاع حالات التسمم الغذائي في دير الزور إلى 227 حالة · Photo: Alikhbariah Syria

Deirizor National Hospital has previously admitted more than 90 cases of poisoning, and Martyr Ahmed Huveydi Hospital has admitted more than 50 cases, most of which involved children. The cases are reportedly linked to food consumed in a restaurant in the city, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. A supportive report stated that 160 cases had been processed in the two hospitals, with food and water samples collected.

Sources

English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.

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