Divers who worked in contaminated water in Ha Tinh Province will have health checks in Hue City after the death of co-worker.
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| 15 divers get health checks |
On April 28, 15 divers from the International Manpower and Construction JSC (Nibelc) that was contracted to work for the Formosa Group to build a breakwater, were sent to Hue Central Hospital along with a Nibelc representative.
According to the divers, this is a regular check-up. However, they admitted that they had chest pains and breathing difficulties after recent dives. Some divers have rashes on their backs. They will receive results for serum biochemistry tests in three days.
On April 26, nine divers working on a Formosa's project also went to Hue Central Hospital for health checks. One diver felt unusually tired and demanded more tests. The results showed that the copper level in his blood was twice as high as normal.
On April 24, a diver died on the way to Bac Quang Binh General Hospital after suffering from chest pains and breathing difficulties. Many suspected that he was poisoned and his co-workers said the water seemed different.
The mass fish deaths along the central coast have badly affected tourism and local businesses. Formosa, a major company in the Vung Ang Economic Zone, became the centre of the scandal after a representative sparked public outrage with callous remarks by stating people must choose between a steel industry or fishing.