What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos
Briefly

Authorities are cautioning against consuming alcoholic drinks with methanol after at least six tourists died in Laos, highlighting risks of bootleg liquor consumption.
Experts indicate that methanol can be found in bootleg liquor or added to inexpensive drinks, where even slight quantities could prove fatal.
Officials reported that two Australians fell ill after consuming free vodka shots at a hostel in Vang Vieng, underscoring the dangers posed by methanol-laced drinks.
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