Disinfection Break in Schools in Tokat Following Health Complaints
Following a large number of health applications in Tokat, disinfection work has been launched in schools and a tap water warning has been issued.
Following thousands of people applying to health institutions in Tokat with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, education was suspended for one day in all official and private educational institutions in the city center.
Applications to Health Institutions Increased
In the city center of Tokat, applications to hospitals increased starting from the evening of Friday, October 9, due to complaints of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. According to statements made, the total number of people who applied to health institutions reached 2,914 as of 08:00. It was stated that the general condition of the children undergoing treatment is good.
Education Suspended for One Day
The Governor's Office of Tokat announced that education was suspended for 1 day in all official and private educational institutions in the city center in order to carry out disinfection works in schools under healthy and sterile conditions. In addition, disabled and pregnant public personnel were considered on administrative leave.
Drinking Water Samples Being Examined
Drinking water samples taken from different points of the city to determine the cause of the complaints were sent to the Ankara Public Health Reference Laboratory. It was stated that laboratory results are expected within three days.
Warning Issued for Tap Water
Authorities asked that tap water not be used for drinking and food preparation as a precaution until the laboratory results are announced. It was emphasized that these needs should be met with reliable packaged waters.
Municipality Response to Claims
The Municipality of Tokat clarified the claims that sewage water had mixed into the drinking water network. According to the technical examinations of the Water and Sewerage Directorate, it was reported that sewage did not mix into the network.