Poisoning — Worldwide/Unknown
11 people have died in Cuba after drinking illegal alcohol, the public heath ministry has said. At least 40 others have been admitted to hospital in the capital, Havana, and several remain in a serious condition.
The toxic liquid was stolen from a government department and sold as traditional Cuban rum, according to reports read on state television. The victims suffered symptoms of poisoning by methanol, which is commonly used as a solvent or fuel. [Sale of methanol for use as a solvent or
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