Hong Kong’s Department of Health has launched an investigation into a suspected food poisoning cluster after 53 trainees at what is understood to be the Hong Kong Police College fell ill The affected group includes 48 male and five female trainees, aged between 20 and 40, who began developing symptoms since Thursday evening
Reported symptoms are consistent with acute gastroenteritis and include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever In its official statement, the Department of Health did not name the facility, referring to it only as a “training institute” However, a source confirmed to the South China Morning Post that the location is the police college
The college reportedly notified the Centre for Health Protection about the incidents on Friday after staff became aware that trainees were unwell A source stated that in response, “the college has reminded its staff and trainees to be vigilant and mindful of their personal, environmental and food hygiene” Details regarding how many of the trainees sought medical attention or their current conditions have not been released. The health investigation is ongoing.
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