The Eastern Cape Department of Health and Alfred Nzo District Municipality are on high alert after more than 300 pupils were rushed to healthcare facilities between Thursday and Friday.
The pupils, all from KwaBhaca High School, in the town formerly known at Mount Frere, started vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea.
According to the provincial health department, the pupils were treated at healthcare facilities – and four have been admitted to hospital.
On Thursday, 274 pupils who experienced diarrhoea and vomiting were rushed to the clinic and a further 50 pupils from the same school were treated on Friday.
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