On Tuesday 171 women and children, from the age of 14 to 30, were hospitalized with similar symptoms. Victims complained of dizziness, vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Water samples were sent to labs in the city of Kabul but it will be a few days before they are done testing it. Currently the schools staff is being held in custody and the 2 caretakers are being questioned. There are currently no reported deaths.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-girls-poisoned/?hpt=hp_bn2
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