6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?
Friday, 22 November 2024 () Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos. An American man and two Danes also died, though their exact causes of death have not been released. A New Zealander also has been sickened. The U.S. State Department issued a warning to travelers to be βalert to the potential risk of methanol poisoning.β But what is methanol, and how do you avoid it?
Drinking just 25 to 90 ml (0.7 to 3.0 ounces) of methanol can be fatal without proper medical treatment, but can be successfully treated if caught early. CTV News
At least six tourists who traveled to Laos have died in recent days, prompting international alarm about the dangers of consuming alcoholic drinks that contain... NYTimes.com
Friday, 22 November 2024 ()
