BEL AIR, Md. — 18 John Carroll School students were evaluated at local hospitals Monday after reporting mild symptoms, causing the school to dismiss early "out of an abundance of caution," the Catholic high school said.
In a statement, John Carroll School in Bel Air said during a school-wide Mass, two students needed medical attention. Then, other students reported feeling sick.
The school says it ended the Mass early and evacuated the building as it was inspected by the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Department.
"Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Department, including a hazmat team, performed a comprehensive sweep of the building and found no environmental contaminants," the school said in the Monday statement.
The all-clear to re-enter the building was given just before 1pm, the school added.
"As always, the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff remains the School’s highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as we receive any additional information on this matter," the school said.
No word yet on what caused the reported sickness.
