DAVAO CITY — At least 33 athletes and three coaches were rushed to hospitals here for food poisoning. Lawrence Bantiding, assistant city administrator, said the food poisoning case struck athletes from the Mati City contingent in the week-long Davao Regional Athletic Association (Davraa) meet. ADVERTISEMENT“The affected delegates and coaches had dinner that was procured, prepared and served by the Mati contingent managers,” Bantiding said. Poisoning symptomsHe said Mati athletes suffered nausea, vomiting and abdominal pains and were rushed to hospital by medical teams from Central 911, Davao City’s emergency response agency. Bantiding said the sickness was not too serious to keep the athletes from competing, but the case prompted the city government to strictly screen food being served to athletes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 18, 2018 21:11 UTC