On the morning of September 28, speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Ms. Do Thi Hong Hue - Vice Principal of Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities (Kim Ngan Commune, Quang Tri Province) confirmed that she was the one in the 44 second clip and recording that has been circulating in recent days.
According to Ms. Hue, at a time when many students showed symptoms of abdominal pain and vomiting, she did not agree to take them to the hospital immediately by motorbike because she wanted to wait for a car to ensure safety. She also said that saying "there is no problem for students" is only for the purpose of reassuring parents, teachers and students.
"That is to reassure parents, teachers and students to feel secure during the time of taking them to the hospital. Like doctors in hospitals, when operating or treating patients, asking questions to reassure the patient's spirit and sleep. I take measures to help students not be worried and worried, and teachers are also assured" - Ms. Hue said.
When asked about the possibility of delays causing students' illnesses to worsen, Ms. Hue said that at that time she just wanted to reassure and choose a way to handle them, while regularly monitoring their health.
Regarding Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities, as reported by Lao Dong Newspaper, at around 8:00 a.m. on September 26, after breakfast at Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities, many students had symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
Immediately afterwards, the school coordinated with the authorities and parents to mobilize a vehicle to transport 40 students to Le Thuy Regional General Hospital for examination and treatment.
The students all had symptoms of gastroenteritis suspected to be caused by poisoning, the hospital gave them fluids and antibiotics. Up to now, their health has temporarily improved.
Along with that, the People's Committee of the commune is also verifying a 44-second clip with an audio recording, which was allowed to record images at the school's health room with the presence of the vice principal, school health workers, a homeroom teacher and many students with symptoms of poisoning.
In the recording, the person believed to be Ms. Hue - Vice Principal resolutely said "I will not take the student to the hospital" even though the medical staff suggested transferring the student to the hospital.
Ms. T.T.Q - a school health worker confirmed to Lao Dong Newspaper that the content in the clip and the recording was correct.
According to her, from around 7:15 a.m. on September 26, dozens of students showed symptoms of vomiting and abdominal pain.
When Ms. Q suggested taking him to the hospital, Ms. Hue did not agree. It was not until 8:30 a.m., after parents gathered at school to put pressure, that the school took the students to the emergency room.
