Mystery bug leaves ‘130 school children projectile vomiting’ in scene ‘like Armageddon’

A MYSTERY bug has left up to 130 school children projectile vomiting in a scene one teacher compared to Armageddon.

Youngsters at the Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary School in Las Vegas fell ill last Friday, according to local reports.

A week on and parents say they are still not clear about what caused the gastrointestinal illness outbreak.

Children were reportedly lined up outside the school as they projectile vomited.

One mom Danielle Farrow told 8 News Now: "A teacher said it was 'like Armageddon.'

"Our daughter said there were trash cans lined up and kids just throwing up everywhere."

A source told the outlet up to 130 students were vomiting at the same time.

Danielle's partner Jon Farrow added: "Our student’s teacher told us that it was like the apocalypse."

Another unnamed parent speculated that the cafeteria food could be to blame.

They said their daughter threw up "five or six times" overnight Thursday.

The Clark County School District (CCSD) and Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) are said to be investigating the incident.

Officials at the CCSD said: "The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is investigating the cause of the gastrointestinal illnesses reported by several of the students at Tanaka.

"We are currently working with the Clark County School District Health Services Department and SNHD on implementing measures to prevent further illness.

"Gastrointestinal viruses are common and easily spread from person to person," the added.

"Regular and appropriate handwashing is one of the most effective prevention methods for reducing the spread of gastrointestinal illness and other illnesses."

The district said: "People who are ill or caring for someone who is ill, should wash their hands carefully with soap and water before, during, and after preparing food. 

"Sick people should not prepare food or care for others."