On the evening of 20/7, Hue Central Hospital's second facility admitted an additional 10 patients with similar symptoms, bringing the total number of hospitalizations for the day to 19. Doctors diagnosed the patients with acute gastroenteritis due to food poisoning.

Patients diagnosed with food poisoning. Photo: Van An

Patients diagnosed with food poisoning. Photo: Van An

The patients reported having eaten at a funeral feast in My Xuyen neighborhood on the afternoon of 19/7. The menu included jellyfish salad, shrimp, steamed squid, grilled chicken, grouper hotpot, and yogurt. Approximately 50 people attended the feast. This morning, they began experiencing symptoms such as fever, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, prompting them to seek medical attention. Among them, an 84-year-old woman suffered septic shock.

Anticipating a potential increase in the number of patients, the Hue City Department of Health coordinated with Hue Central Hospital's second facility to prepare a treatment and admission plan.

Vo Thanh