Mass student poisoning at Alajuela school sends at least 36 minors to hospital
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- At least 36 students from Gabriela Mistral School in La Guácima, Alajuela, were transferred to hospital with symptoms of apparent food poisoning.
- Most of the students were reported in yellow condition, indicating a need for medical attention, while the Costa Rican Red Cross remained at the scene.
At least 36 students from Gabriela Mistral School in La Guácima, Alajuela, were taken to hospital after developing symptoms of apparent food poisoning.
Most of the students were reported in yellow condition. The Costa Rican Red Cross remained at the school as emergency teams responded to the mass intoxication report.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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