Poisoning

Following the methanol poisoning of seven residents confirmed on December 31, Ribeira do Pombal city hall in Bahia has imposed a temporary ban on the sale and consumption of distilled alcoholic beverages until January 5 to protect public health. Three victims remain hospitalized in serious condition.

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Four family members died and three women were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning in a home in the Santa Fe neighborhood, Álvaro Obregón borough. The incident happened on December 31 from a gas leak, as reported by the Mexico City Security Secretariat. This adds to at least 17 deaths from intoxications during the winter season in Mexico City.