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Death toll rises due to adulterated liquor
Posted On 06 Aug 2011
In the province of Napo, Ecuador four new deaths were confirmed due to adulterated alcohol with methanol, like in the Tungurahua province, were 4 more deaths were reported.
Currently, the number of victims in the entire nation has increased to 41 fatalities, according to information provided by health authorities.
Both provinces are conducting operations to seize the adulterated alcoholic beverages. In addition, the COE decreed prohibition governing for 48 hours from 20:00 last Thursday. (BG)
Source: Daily El Universo