ORANGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Around 30 students from Mapleton Middle School were hospitalized on Friday after telling school staff they felt ill, according to Ashland County sheriff Kurt Schneider.

Schneider said that at around 10:15 a.m., a school resource officer notified the sheriff's office that numerous students had fallen ill and were at the school's nursing station.

Schneider said the symptoms sounded similar to those of a cold, and some experienced tingling in their hands and feet.

EMS was notified, responded to the scene, and transported "about 30" students to seven local hospitals in five counties, said the sheriff.

”At this point, I think they’re all fine," said Schneider.

Out of precaution, Superintendent Scott Smith said the middle school and high school were evacuated.

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