Crime & Safety
Rehab Hospital Evacuated After Patients And Staff Sickened: Reports
First responders were unsure why so many fell ill, according to reports.
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI — The Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island was evacuated after patients and staffers fell ill, according to reports.
"A rehabilitation hospital in North Smithfield was closed overnight after nine patients and staffers simultaneously began experiencing flu-like symptoms," a WPRI story said.
"Crews said symptoms reported included nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, and vomiting," WJAR reported.
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"According to fire officials, crews have yet to determine what caused the simultaneous illness," according to ABC.
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