Indonesia: Around 2,000 fall ill after eating free school meals
Around 2,000 people in Indonesia have fallen ill after eating free school meals, with the number of cases rising rapidly.
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The brief
Around 2,000 people in Indonesia have fallen ill after eating free school meals. The number of cases has risen rapidly over the past three days. According to Reuters and BBC News, more than 1,700 people fell ill in that time.
The meals were supplied by the government. The Guardian, DW and CNA all report that the government is testing the meals. The number of people affected varies across reports.
The Guardian and CNA report that over 800 students and teachers fell ill. The number of affected students and teachers is not specified in other reports.
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Who reported it (5)
- Indonesia: Thousands fall sick from free school meals DW.com · 7h ago
- Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill CNA · 7h ago
- More than 800 students and teachers in Indonesia suffer food poisoning after eating government free meals The Guardian · 7h ago
- More than 1,700 fall sick from Indonesia free school meals in three days Reuters · 7h ago
- Indonesia: Around 2,000 fall ill after eating free school meals BBC · 7h ago
Quick answers
What is the source of the meals that made people ill?
The meals were supplied by the Indonesian government.
How many people have fallen ill?
The number of people affected varies across reports. The Guardian and CNA report that over 800 students and teachers fell ill. The number of affected students and teachers is not specified in other reports.
What is being done about the outbreak?
The Indonesian government is testing the meals.
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