Egyptian officials confirm water contamination after 16 people poisoned in a provincial outbreak
The Ismailia Governorate confirmed that the mass poisoning cases witnessed in the city of El Qantara Sharq were attributed to consuming contaminated meals from one restaurant, and not due to water pollution. The hospital received 16 individuals suffering from severe fatigue symptoms, and the results showed that all cases were linked to food consumed at the restaurant, with no indications of water contamination. The restaurant has been closed, and legal measures have been taken against it. Most of the injured are stable and have been discharged from the hospital, while investigations continue to ensure the incident does not recur. The governorate also responded to rumors claiming water contamination, reaffirming the safety of the water network and emphasizing the importance of relying on official data.
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