after some students and staff in two specific classrooms began developing hives, itchiness and runny eyes.
The school reopened on Thursday after it had been cleaned and ventilated, and Island Health thinks it has determined the cause of the event. "Vapours from the pesticide in these traps were the most likely source that caused some students and staff to experience symptoms," said Island Health in a statement on the School District 84 website on Thursday.
The health authority says the pesticide traps have been removed, and now that the rooms have been cleaned and ventilated there's no risk of further exposure.
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