BISHKEK, Oct 28 (NNN-KNA) – The victims of food poisoning, in a popular chain of cafes, Pizza Empire, in the capital of Kyrgyzstan grew to 282, local media reported yesterday.
As of yesterday morning, the total number of people who were poisoned in Pizza Empire chain of cafes reached 282, including 31 children, head of the food hygiene department of the Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service, Makhamat Murzashev, said.
He said that, 60 of them receive inpatient treatment, and nine people were discharged from hospitals, Tuesday.
“Also among the children, 18 were hospitalised. The condition of the hospitalised citizens is assessed as moderate and severe, but there is no one in intensive care unit,” he added.
The first 12 victims of the mass poisoning had asked for medical help on Oct 23-24.
In the course of the epidemiological investigation, it was found that the victims had eaten rolls, at Pizza Empire cafes, located in four different parts of the city.
At the moment, all cafe chains are temporarily closed.– NNN-KNA
