The number of students hospitalized after suffering gas poisoning at the José Luis Dubrocq Pre-University Institute in Matanzas has risen to 22 in the past few hours, the regime reported.
An update on Facebook from the provincial government indicates that those affected, aged between 15 and 18 years, were taken to the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Provincial Children's Hospital, where they remain stable.
Of the 22 patients, 12 are in the Respiratory Room, 4 in Intermediate Therapy, and 6 in Observation, with no reports of danger to their lives.
The incident occurred this Friday on the second floor of the school, where several students began to feel dizzy, experienced difficulty breathing, and showed signs of flushing after noticing a strong smell of gas.
In response to the emergency, the school was evacuated and the affected students received immediate care.
According to the state-run newspaper Girón, at least seven students were initially admitted to the hospital.
Local authorities, including the Communist Party of Cuba, the Government, Provincial Education, and the Ministry of the Interior, have deployed a commission to investigate the causes of the gas leak, although testimonies from students suggest that the smell may have been caused by a substance similar to acrylic, which spread rapidly throughout the building.
Frequently asked questions about the gas leak at the school in Matanzas
How many students were hospitalized due to the gas leak in Matanzas?
A total of 22 students were hospitalized following the incident at the José Luis Dubrocq Pre-University Institute due to gas poisoning.
What is the health status of the students affected by the gas leak?
The 22 hospitalized students are stable and there is no reported danger to their lives. Twelve of them are in the Respiratory Room, four in Intermediate Care, and six in Observation.
What actions did the Cuban government take after the gas leak at the school?
The Cuban government, along with the Communist Party of Cuba, Provincial Education, and the Ministry of the Interior, deployed a commission to investigate the causes of the gas leak at the José Luis Dubrocq Pre-University Institute.
What is suspected to have caused the strong smell of gas in the school?
Student testimonies suggest that the smell may have been caused by a
What emergency measures were taken following the incident at the school in Matanzas?
In response to the emergency, the school was evacuated and the affected students received immediate medical attention at the Provincial Pediatric Hospital Eliseo Noel Caamaño.
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