Overview
- Thirteen children aged 11 to 16 became ill after visiting a sports-school swimming pool in Neryungri.
- Eleven were taken to the Neryungri central district hospital by ambulance and two sought care themselves, and all were treated and placed under outpatient observation in satisfactory condition.
- The regional Investigative Committee opened a case under Part 1 of Article 238 on provision of unsafe services and is studying technical and sanitary documentation.
- The prosecutor ordered a check on compliance with sanitary and epidemiological rules, and the pool’s operation has been suspended.
- The Ministry of Sports of Yakutia launched an internal review and said the situation is under control with further updates to follow.