2 Elderly Died in Case of Food Poisoning in Cilangari Village, West Bandung

Residents are undergoing treatment due to food poisoning in Cilangari Village, West Bandung Regency, West Java. (ANTARA)

BANDUNG - The Gununghalu Health Center noted that the death toll from food poisoning in Cilangari Village, West Bandung Regency, West Java, has increased to two people.

Head of the Gununghalu Community Health Center, Edi Junaedi, said the two victims who died were elderly residents, namely Rahmat (63) and Aisyah (75). Both died after being referred to the Cililin Regional General Hospital (RSUD).

"There were 10 people referred from the Health Center to the hospital. Of the 10, two patients died", said Edi in West Bandung, West Java, as reported by Antara, Tuesday, February 14.

He noted that at the Gununghalu Health Center, there were 75 victims undergoing treatment, including those who were later referred to the Cililin Hospital. Of the 75 victims of the poisoning, 10 were referred to the Cililin Hospital, and 28 patients have been allowed to go home because their condition is getting better. According to him, the 75 patients had various ages, ranging from 6 years to more than 80 years.

Meanwhile, the Head of Cilangari Sabana Village said the patient who died named Rahmat (63) died on Monday (13/2) around 22.00 WIB. The victim, according to him, has now been buried.

Meanwhile, according to him, Aisyah (75) died around 14.00 WIB, Tuesday. Aisyah's body is now being taken to a funeral home in Cilangari Village.

"But other patients who are younger are in better condition, the doctor said they can also be sent home, hopefully, it will get better", said Sabana.