{"id":2124003,"date":"2023-12-13T14:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T19:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-elementary-students-require-medical-attention-after-ingesting-fentanyl-laced-gummies\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T14:20:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T19:20:19","slug":"virginia-elementary-students-require-medical-attention-after-ingesting-fentanyl-laced-gummies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-elementary-students-require-medical-attention-after-ingesting-fentanyl-laced-gummies\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia: Elementary students hospitalized after consuming fentanyl-laced gummies"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvirginia-elementary-students-require-medical-attention-after-ingesting-fentanyl-laced-gummies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2124003&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by\u200b MICHAEL REYNOLDS\/POOL\/AFP \u200dvia Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s Abril Elfi<\/h2>\n<h3>11:06 AM \u2013\u2063 Wednesday, December 13, 2023<\/h3>\n<p>Five elementary school-aged children were rushed \u200cto the hospital \u200cafter they reportedly ingested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/virginia-elementary-students-rushed-to-hospital-after-ingesting-fentanyl-laced-gummy-bears-report\/\" title=\"Virginia elementary students hospitalized after consuming fentanyl-laced gummy bears: Report\">fentanyl-laced gummy bears<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On\u200b Tuesday, the \u2063Amherst County Sheriff\u2019s\u2063 Office said\u2063 that seven children at Central Elementary School in Virginia \u201cexperienced a reaction to ingesting gummy bears\u201d altogether while class was in session. <\/p>\n<p>Reports also highlighted that school administrators immediately notified emergency services of the incident and that five\u2063 students who were in dire condition received medical attention as soon as medical \u2062personnel arrived.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cOf the seven students, five needed medical attention. Two of the students were transported by \u2063EMS and three of the \u2064students were transported by their parents,\u201d\u200c the sheriff\u2019s office stated. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Later, the county \u2062sheriff\u2019s office\u2064 tested the\u2062 gummies and results showed that the seemingly innocent sweet treats had tested positive for fentanyl. Authorities\u2062 also stated that \u200dthey \u201cconfirmed that the bag was brought home by a student.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The sheriff\u2019s office released a statement on Tuesday following \u2063the incident. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe will work with the Sheriff\u2019s Office as they continue their investigation,\u201d read the statement. \u201cThe families of the students have been notified of the results. We will provide another update as more information becomes available.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2062Amherst County\u2063 Sheriff\u2019s Office will be investigating the incident.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a\u2062 developing story. Check back for \u2064updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\t\u2062\t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. Kevin Kiley<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Dr. Dave Brat<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Tiffany Justice<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with \u2064Matt Baker<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Tesla is recalling just over two million vehicles in the United States fitted with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to install new safeguards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Netflix is set to pull ahead of Disney+ in the race \u200dfor U.S. advertising dollars next year as price hikes and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/netflix-to-squeak-past-disney-in-us-advertising-revenue-in-2024-report\/\" title=\"Netflix is projected to surpass Disney+ in US ad revenue by 2024, says report\">password-sharing crackdown pull<\/a> more viewers to its ad-supported plan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation said they had struck a \u2063deal whereby the software giant will remain neutral in efforts \u200dby unions to\u200b encourage workers to become members.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Amazon.com asked a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government antitrust lawsuit which accuses the company of using illegal strategies to boost profits\u2062 at its online \u200bretail empire.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How are affected \u2064students being notified \u200babout the incident and the availability of counseling services? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Affected students have been notified, and counseling services will be available to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The incident has raised concerns about the safety of children \u2063at school \u2064and the potential presence of illicit drugs in seemingly harmless snacks. Fentanyl is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august\/\" title=\"San Francisco breaks own overdose death record in August.\">highly potent synthetic opioid<\/a> that \u2064is \u206250 times more powerful than heroin and\u200c can be lethal even in small doses. Its presence in gummy bears, a popular snack among children, is particularly alarming.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies and school officials are\u2063 working together to determine how the\u2064 fentanyl-laced gummy bears ended up in the possession of the students. It is \u2064crucial \u200bto identify the source of\u2062 these dangerous snacks to prevent\u200b further incidents and ensure the safety of children.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and guardians play a crucial role in preventing such incidents by educating their children about the dangers of ingesting unknown substances and emphasizing the importance \u2064of only consuming food items from trusted sources. It is also essential for parents to stay vigilant and regularly check their children&#8217;s belongings for any suspicious items.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are urging the \u2064public to report any suspicious activity or information regarding the source of the fentanyl-laced gummy bears. Anyone \u200cwith information that could aid in the investigation should come forward to ensure the swift apprehension of those responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Incidents like this serve as a reminder of\u200c the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment for children, both at home and in school. Measures must\u2062 be taken to prevent the introduction \u200bof dangerous substances into the hands of vulnerable\u2062 individuals, and swift action must be taken when such incidents occur.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation \u2063into the incident at Central Elementary School continues, it is hoped that the responsible parties will be identified and held \u2064accountable. The \u200dsafety and well-being of children should always be a top priority, and\u2063 steps must be taken to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Parents, educators, and law \u200benforcement agencies\u200c must work together to educate and protect \u2063children from the dangers posed by illegal \u200dsubstances. By fostering open communication, raising awareness, and\u200c implementing preventive\u2063 measures, we can create a safer environment for our\u2062 children.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that this\u2062 incident serves as a\u2063 wake-up call for the community and prompts action to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The safety and future of our\u200d children depend on our collective efforts to \u200bkeep\u200b them \u200baway from harm.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fentanyl-laced gummy bears. Five kids were hospitalized. 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