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Abakan Cinema UV Lamp Leaves 33 With Eye Burns as Investigators Open Case

Most patients received outpatient care with no hospitalizations.

Overview

  • Investigators said 33 people, including 19 children, sought medical help after a screening where a bactericidal lamp was operating.
  • The regional Health Ministry reported 32 patients were treated, including 20 children and 12 adults, with conditions described as satisfactory.
  • A criminal case was opened under Article 238 for the provision of services that did not meet safety requirements for life and health.
  • Forensic examinations are planned to determine the severity of harm and establish causation in the incident.
  • Authorities said 70 people were in the auditorium, and earlier tallies listed 15 affected before the count was updated.