Number of Patients Applying with Vomiting and Nausea Complaints in Tokat Announced
Tokat Governor Abdullah Köklü stated that thousands of people in the city applied to hospitals with complaints of nausea and vomiting, and that water analysis results are awaited.
Visiting Tokat State Hospital following the recent increase in vomiting and nausea complaints in Tokat, Governor Abdullah Köklü announced that approximately 5,000 people have applied to hospitals and the treatment of 30 patients is ongoing.
Hospital Applications and Treatment Process
Tokat Governor Abdullah Köklü visited citizens receiving inpatient treatment at the hospital following the health problems experienced in the city.
Making statements to members of the press during the visit, Köklü conveyed that approximately 5,000 people applied to hospitals with these complaints.
Stating that the treatment of a total of 30 patients continues in different hospitals, Governor Köklü noted that these individuals are not in life-threatening condition.
Water Analyses and Expected Results
Explaining that investigations regarding the source of the ailments are ongoing, Köklü reminded that samples taken from drinking water have been sent to the Ministry of Health.
He stated that the results are expected late Tuesday, October 13, or on the morning of Wednesday, October 14.
Governor Köklü emphasized that the situation has not yet been clarified and it would not be correct to make a definitive statement on whether it is waterborne.
Coordination and Reservoir Inspections
Governor Abdullah Köklü shared with the public that the process is being carried out in coordination with the municipality.
It was reported that all water reservoirs were thoroughly inspected throughout the weekend and necessary work was carried out.
It was stated that a more reliable conclusion will be reached when the analysis results from the Ministry of Health and the Directorate General of Public Health reach the province.