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10 People Suffer from Food Poisoning in Tripoli

Ten people suffered on Saturday from food poisoning in the northern city of Tripoli, reported the National News Agency.

First aid was administered to the victims before they were transferred to the Dar al-Shifa hospital.

The poisoning took place at the Abi Samra vocational school.

NNA said that they were poisoned from eating spoiled cheese, while MTV said they were poisoned from spoiled croissants purchased from a nearby shop.

Health Minister Wael Abou Faour tasked head of the health authority in the North to head to the school and follow up on the case.

Seven of the victims were identified as Azwa Abdullah, Nadine al-Masri, Fatima Samadi, Hilal Thamin, Hiba Rifaat, Badrieh Nassif, and Rayan Sharif.

They are in stable condition.

M.T.


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