Methanol toxicity, Laos

Eight hostel workers arrested after six tourists died from ‘methanol poisoning’ while on holiday
Eight workers at a hostel in Laos have been arrested after six tourists died from suspected 'methanol poisoning'.
Six travelers in Laos died from suspected methanol poisoning. Here's where incidents happen the most
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. Most of these incidents occur in Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists
Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists - All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel
Staff, management arrested by Laos police in connection with suspected methanol poisoning
Eight people have been arrested by Laos police in connection with the suspected methanol poisoning that killed two Melbourne teenagers.
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, highlighting a larger problem in Asia
Some fourteen people were reportedly sickened following a night out in Vang Vieng around Nov. 12, report CNBC's Monica Pitrelli. Methanol is cheaper than ethanol, which is the alcohol that's normally found in beer,
Eight Laos hostel staff arrested after six tourists die in mass 'methanol poisoning'
Several members of staff from a hostel in Laos have reportedly been arrested after six tourists died from a suspected mass poisoning.
Laos police arrest eight hostel staff members during investigation into suspected methanol poisoning
The head of security forces of Vang Vieng district Phut Buathong Boriban reportedly told local media eight staff members, including management, from NANA Backpackers Hostel, where all of the six victims are understood to have stayed, have been detained amid investigations.
Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.
New Zealander returns home after suspected poisoning in Laos
A New Zealander who had fallen ill from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos has now returned home, authorities have confirmed. No other details were given about the tourist, who is among several that fell sick or died in recent weeks after consuming what may have been tainted drinks in Laos.
Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol
The problem with methanol poisoning is that it looks very much like alcohol poisoning. And delays in treatment can be fatal.
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Laos methanol poisoning: Police issue update after six tourists including Brit lawyer die
The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected ...
What is methanol, what are the symptoms of methanol poisoning and how does it end up in alcohol?
The NHS warns that as little as 4ml of methanol can cause hallucinations and blindness. Half an hour to two hours after ...
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Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Australian officials said Jones and her friend are believed to have consumed alcoholic drinks tainted with methanol, an ...
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6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?
BANGKOK (AP) — Two Australian teenagers and a British woman died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos. An American man and two Danes also died, though their ...
Parents of Melbourne teenagers who died in Laos methanol poisoning raise money to repatriate bodies
Families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are calling on the public to help cover mounting costs and fund awareness of ...
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Daily Cuts - Explainer: What is methanol poisoning?
Six tourists have died, after they were suspected to have drunk contaminated alcohol in Laos. According to media reports, ...
Danish Backpackers Who Drank Methanol Tainted Alcohol in Laos Told They Were Vomiting Bloods for 13 Hours Before They were Found Dead
According to local police, Sorensen and Coyman had drinks at the hostel bar on November 12 before heading to other nearby ...
Doc who tried to save Laos ‘methanol shot’ victim reveals horror speed of poisoning as mystery still surrounds tragedy
A DOCTOR who tried to save a teenager before she died from suspected methanol poisoning said she went from confused to comatose in just half an hour. Holly Bowles, 19, and five other tourists were ...