On November 30, the Department of Health of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province said that as of 4:00 p.m. on November 29, the total number of cases treated at Vung Tau Hospital, Vietsovpetro Medical Center and Ba Ria Hospital due to suspected poisoning due to banh mi was 379.
Of these, 249 cases have stabilized, been discharged from hospital and are being monitored at home; 129 cases are still being treated, including 6 severe cases (with hypotension/shock, including 1 child) being monitored. 1 death is suspected to be due to food poisoning.
Thus, on November 29, there were 69 more cases of poisoning, suspected to be caused by banh mi, recorded at 3 medical facilities in the area. Currently, the health sector is waiting for the results of food testing from the Ho Chi Minh City Public Health Institute, and coordinating with relevant agencies to continue investigating and clarifying.
The Provincial People's Committee has directed the health sector to actively treat the patients, and coordinate with other units to quickly clarify and handle the case according to regulations. Localities urgently organize comprehensive inspections of food safety and hygiene; take measures to handle the case as soon as the test results are available from the authorities. At the same time, Vung Tau City is required to organize a year of questioning and support for the families of the deceased patients and patients under treatment.
