Egyptian authorities investigate cases of 75 poisoned children

Egyptian authorities are investigating the cases of 75 poisoned children in the Bardean town in al-Sharquah governorate.

The poisoning was apparently caused by expired ice-cream, local press quoted health authorities as saying.

Statistics showed that 23 children were rescued and 52 still under treatment in hospital, said the Egyptian press.

Egyptian health ministry announced a state of emergency to face the large number of infections. Local authorities will also conduct an inclusive scan for the town to ensure no epidemic situation and analyze drinking water.