Holidays are known for an increase in food poisoning cases. Data from Center for Public Health from Chisinau shows that in the first seven days of the year, 36 people, among whom 20 children, were taken to the hospital after they received food poisoning.

According to doctors, patients suffer from vomit, queasiness, abdominal pain and diarrhea. 28 people were hospitalized, while the rest received home treatment.

Specialists urge people to be more careful with the food they consume and to not abuse alcohol.