Lehigh Christian Academy: Lack of fresh air to blame for students, staff feeling sick
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- May 4, 2023
- 1 min read
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. – Lehigh Christian Academy has released findings into two incidents this school year that left students and staff feeling sick and forced the school to be evacuated — with some students being instructed to exit out of a classroom window last week.
That most recent incident on April 27 sent eight people to the hospital.
The school said in a letter to parents that an investigation discovered the building's HVAC units were not properly opening to allow for circulation for fresh air. That caused a build up of stagnant air and higher levels of carbon dioxide, according to the school.
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