Major operation at Dresden high school: Numerous students complain of a dry cough
Quick Look
- A large-scale fire department operation is underway at a high school in Dresden after numerous students complained of dry coughs.
- Around 440 people were evacuated and 42 complained of symptoms.
- The cause is unclear.
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Why It Matters
At a Dresden high school, numerous students complained of a dry cough, which triggered a large-scale operation and the evacuation of the building.
A major fire department operation is underway at a Dresden high school after numerous students complained of a dry cough. According to fire department spokesman Michael Klare, a so-called MANV alarm was triggered as a precaution. The abbreviation stands for a mass casualty incident. This is to ensure that there are enough emergency services on site to care for those affected.
“The building was completely evacuated, around 440 people are affected,” said Klahre. So far there are 42 people who complain about symptoms. The cause of this is still unclear. “We now have measurement teams in the building. Experience has shown that it is always very difficult to identify substances there. That has rarely worked in the past, but we're trying anyway."
Open Questions
- What substance caused the dry cough?
- Are there any seriously injured people among those affected?
