Four More Park Institution Students Hospitalized in Kolkata

Four additional students from the Park Institution for Girls in Kolkata were admitted to the pediatric department of RG Kar Hospital on Tuesday morning. This follows a previous incident on Monday when 24 students from the same school hostel were hospitalized after falling ill. All the affected students reside in the school hostel.

Details of the Incident

According to reports, the students fell ill on Monday after consuming a meal at the hostel once their examinations concluded. The students experienced symptoms including fever, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, and dizziness. The sudden illness of a large group of students has caused significant concern among the parents.

Medical Assessment and Investigation

An official from the state public health department stated that the possibility of illness caused by contaminated food or water cannot be ruled out. However, the exact cause will only be confirmed once the investigation reports are available. Officials also noted that mental stress or panic could be a contributing factor to the condition of the students. The full report from Hindusthan Samachar highlights that the ongoing medical tests are crucial to determining the cause.

Current Status of Students

Out of the 24 students admitted on Monday, 21 were discharged on Tuesday. Three students remain under medical observation due to persistent fever. The four new students admitted on Tuesday are exhibiting similar symptoms of fever, vomiting, and dizziness. Doctors are currently conducting blood tests to check for potential infections and are waiting for the results to provide a clear diagnosis. The cause of the mass illness remains under investigation.