
EPPING, N. H. (AP) —
A New Hampshire Medical Center said air fresheners near the air circulation system could be the cause of illness for 10 staff members of the Epping Regional Health Center.
The medical center was evacuated Thursday as a precaution. WMUR-
According to television reports, the employees said they had dizziness and chest tightness in their breasts.
Workers were taken to Exeter Hospital for treatment.
No sick patient.
Debra vaspoli, a medical center spokesman, said the employee's symptoms directly correspond to the arrival of the air freshener.
The staff will inspect the heating and ventilation systems in the building, she said.
Carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled out.
The medical center is scheduled to reopen on Monday.
Nearly a year ago, staff at Exeter Hospital were ill with an unknown smell.