Seventeen children and three adults were taken to the hospital after falling ill at a restaurant during a party. The incident occurred at a religious celebration at a restaurant in Via Roggerone, Genoa, Italy, where the individuals reportedly experienced symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and nausea, resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Multiple ambulances were required to transport the affected individuals to hospitals, with some being taken to the Istituto Giannina Gaslini hospital and others to San Martino, which has specialized facilities including a hyperbaric chamber to treat the most severe cases.

It was determined that the individuals had inhaled carbon monoxide fumes from a malfunctioning heating system. The hyperbaric chamber treatment aims to increase oxygen levels to counteract the effects of the poisoning.

The Giannina Gaslini Hospital confirmed that all 20 individuals affected by the carbon monoxide poisoning are currently at the medical center. The hospital stated that all patients are stable and under constant monitoring by medical staff, with some receiving oxygen therapy in different departments based on their specific needs.

In a recent incident in southeast London, a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a Marks & Spencer store led to a “major incident” declaration. Firefighters discovered elevated carbon monoxide levels in the building and conducted ventilation procedures to clear the store. Around 30 people received treatment for chemical inhalation, with eleven individuals taken to the hospital for further evaluation, while the rest were treated and discharged on-site. The company is conducting an internal investigation into the cause of the leak.