Overview
- Roughly 400 pupils at Collège Jules-Verne fell ill starting Friday with vomiting, nausea and headaches, and more than 50 parents reported similar symptoms over the weekend.
- Thirteen students were hospitalized for rehydration and observation, and all have since been discharged.
- The campus reopened Monday after disinfection under reinforced hygiene rules such as masks, hand gel and one pupil per table, but turnout was sparse and morning classes were canceled.
- The regional health agency reported compliant water samples from the school and surrounding network, while water fountains were closed and single-use bottles distributed as a precaution.
- Food safety officials are testing retained canteen meals from Thursday and Friday, and authorities say a rapidly spreading viral gastroenteritis remains a leading hypothesis pending lab findings.