Strange allergen hospitalizes 38 in Newark

No one knows what caused dozens of people to get sick today in a Newark apartment building.

City officials believe the illnesses may be linked to pests in the building — bedbugs, fleas and mice — or someone’s efforts to exterminate them.

Thirty-eight people were hospitalized, suffering from problems like puffy, irritated eyes, lightheadedness, irritated skin and sore throats.

We hope the source is found soon, and fixed.

Posted by Green Jersey on July 22nd, 2008 | Filed in Uncategorized |

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