Hundreds of People Apply to Hospitals in Tokat with Complaints of Nausea and Vomiting
While over a thousand citizens were hospitalized in Tokat with similar complaints, authorities asked for the water to be boiled and used as a precautionary measure until the analysis results are released.
In the city center of Tokat, numerous children and adults flocked to hospitals in the evening hours due to suddenly onset nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Health and municipal authorities issued a precautionary call regarding the incident.
Density Experienced in Hospitals
In the city center of Tokat, a large number of children and adults applied to hospitals around 21:00 yesterday with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Statement from the Directorate of Health
Dr. İhsan Canbolat, Head of Public Health Services at the Tokat Provincial Directorate of Health, stated that the applications were first seen in pediatric patients and then spread to adults.
Stating that the total number of applications is around 1,300 to 1,400, authorities noted that the general health condition of the 15 patients hospitalized is good.
Water Usage Warning from the Municipality
Tokat Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu emphasized that claims that the sewage system mixed into the drinking water line are technically definitely not possible.
Citizens were warned to consume drinking water carefully and by boiling it for a temporary period until test and analysis results are officially announced.
In addition, it was shared with the public that a certain odor may be felt in the drinking water for a specific period due to ongoing chlorination works.