Springdale Primary Investigating Cause Of Students’ Eye Irritation On 25 Jan
Update (27 Jan, 11.47am): The National Environment Agency (NEA) has told Channel NewsAsia (CNA) that air readings near Springdale Primary are in the “normal” range.
We’ve updated the article to include NEA’s statement.
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It wasn’t quite a normal day at school for some students in Anchorvale on Monday (25 Jan), as they started feeling irritation in their eyes.
That day, about 70 students from Springdale Primary School experienced eye irritations and their parents were “immediately” informed.
However, the school isn’t clear as to the nature of the eye infection currently.
The school said it is investigating and will closely monitor the well-being of the affected students.
70 Springdale Primary students experience eye irritation
According to Channel NewsAsia (CNA), on Monday (25 Jan), 70 students reported irritation in their eyes.
The school reportedly attended to the students and told their parents immediately about the situation.
After that, an uncertain number of students went to seek medical attention.
According to the school’s statement, most of the students came back to school on Tuesday (26 Jan), although “a few” were resting at home. No exact number was given.
Cause of eye irritation unknown
The school is currently unable to explain the cause of the eye irritation.
However, it is working with the relevant authorities and currently investigating the cause.
Meanwhile, it said they’ve cleaned and ventilated the classrooms.
No further reports of eye irritation are noted by the school since that day.
NEA notes “normal” air readings near school
Following reports of the outbreak of eye irritation at the school, NEA said that air readings near Springdale Primary remain normal.
They told CNA that they haven’t received similar feedback around the school.
There’s also apparently no ‘upsurge in air quality feedback’ at the time that the incident took place on 25 Jan.
Hopefully cause is found and fixed
Environment can affect students drastically. Although the cause of the irritation is unknown as of now, we hope that the school can get to the bottom of the incident and rectify the situation.
We’re glad to hear that the school continues to monitor the well-being of the affected.
Until the school can find out the cause, hopefully there won’t be undue speculation and that all the affected students are eventually able to go back to school safely.
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