7 dead in Cuba after drinking poisonous alcohol

7 dead in Cuba after drinking poisonous alcohol
Posted on: 6:56 pm, July 31, 2013, by Barrett Tryon

HAVANA, Cuba — Seven people have died after drinking poisonous alcohol
in Cuba, and dozens more are hospitalized, state media reported Wednesday.
Tests showed the victims had been drinking toxic methyl alcohol,
commonly found in varnishes and antifreeze, Cuban state media said.
More than 40 people remain hospitalized, the state-run Cubadebate
website reported, eight of whom are in serious condition.
Victims began showing up at a Havana clinic Monday night with symptoms
of poisoning, including nausea, headaches, vomiting, weakness and vision
problems, state media said.
Authorities are investigating to determine who is responsible,
Cubadebate said.

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