Saturday, March 8, 2008

Queens School Shut Down After Mercury Spill Could Reopen Monday - NY1

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A Queens school that was shut down Thursday after a mercury spill could reopen as soon as Monday, if air tests taken this weekend come back clean.

The Humanities and Arts Magnet High School in Cambria Heights was evacuated after school officials say a staff member dropped a barometer containing mercury.

As a precaution, the school decided to relocate all 2,500 students and bring in a private contractor to clean up the spill.

Exposure to mercury can have serious health effects including lung and brain damage.