The number of students hospitalized due to gas inhalation at Matanzas's José Luis Dubrocq Pre-University Institute has climbed to 22, according to recent reports from the regime. A Facebook update from the provincial government revealed that those affected, aged between 15 and 18, were taken to the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Provincial Pediatric Hospital, where they remain in stable condition.
Of the 22 students, 12 are in the Respiratory Ward, 4 are receiving Intermediate Care, and 6 are under Observation, with no current threat to their lives. The incident unfolded on Friday on the school's second floor, where several students began experiencing dizziness, breathing difficulties, and skin redness after detecting a strong gas odor.
In response to the emergency, the school was evacuated, and the affected students received prompt medical attention. Initially, at least seven students were admitted to the hospital, as reported by the official newspaper, Girón.
Local authorities, including the Communist Party of Cuba, the Government, Provincial Education, and the Ministry of the Interior, have established a commission to investigate the gas leak's origins. However, student testimonies suggest the odor might have been caused by a substance resembling acrylic, which quickly spread throughout the building.
Understanding the Gas Leak Incident in Matanzas
What led to the hospitalization of students in Matanzas?
Students were hospitalized after suffering from gas inhalation at their school, leading to symptoms like dizziness and breathing difficulties.
Where are the affected students being treated?
The students are receiving medical care at the Eliseo Noel Caamaño Provincial Pediatric Hospital in Matanzas.
What are the current conditions of the hospitalized students?
All the students are stable, with no immediate danger to their lives, although they are spread across different wards based on the severity of their symptoms.