french choir church medical emergency harvard cambridge.

Officials say eight children at a church near Harvard University where a French youth choir was holding a concert suffered seizure-like symptoms and were taken to hospitals. The Cambridge Fire Department responded Tuesday evening at St. Paul’s Parish in Harvard Square. Emergency crews were called after one child showed symptoms, which quickly spread to others. All eight were taken to hospitals. Officials confirm the symptoms were non-life-threatening. A hazmat team inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions. The church said a French youth choir performing a mix of sacred and secular music was scheduled to perform.