Saudi Arabia: Food poisoning outbreak at Riyadh restaurant sends 35 to hospital
27 of the afffected still in ICU; restaurant and all it’s branches shut
Dubai: A food poisoning incident at a local restaurant in Riyadh has resulted in the hospitalisation of 35 individuals, according to Dr. Mohammed Abdul Ali, the spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Health.
The outbreak has led to 27 of the affected individuals requiring intensive care, while six have made a full recovery and two have been discharged after receiving the necessary medical attention.
In response to the incident, Riyadh Municipality has shut down the restaurant in question along with its branches and central lab to conduct extensive investigations and determine the outbreak’s cause.
As part of their ongoing commitment to public health, municipal authorities are maintaining strict health surveillance measures throughout the city.
The ministry said it is collaborating with various entities to facilitate epidemiological studies, aiming to reduce risks and improve the response to any future similar occurrences.