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Baja California Orders Fumigation After 6-Year-Old Hospitalized From Suspected Violin Spider Bite

The education secretary says the school insurance was not activated because the student told her teacher a mosquito had bitten her.

Overview

  • The child remains hospitalized at Hospital General de Tijuana, and her family says she is recovering and currently stable.
  • Authorities say the student reported the bite to her teacher on Thursday as a mosquito bite, and she was admitted to the hospital in serious condition on Saturday.
  • The Secretariat of Education has ordered new fumigation and an intensive cleaning at the Centenario de la Revolución primary school.
  • The secretary said the director took responsibility for ensuring the girl received care after being informed during a Friday staff meeting.
  • The girl's mother has accused staff of failing to report the incident and not activating insurance, and she is urging broader school cleaning campaigns to address pest risks.