Know the Signs: Avoid Methanol Poisoning Abroad | Manchester News

The UK is sounding the alarm with a new “Know the Signs” campaign to stop travelers from falling victim to deadly methanol poisoning—often hidden in counterfeit booze in hotspots like Laos, Vietnam, and Indonesia. After stories like Calum MacDonald’s permanent blindness, the government is warning tourists to watch for symptoms that mimic a hangover but escalate fast: blurred vision, nausea, confusion, and shortness of breath. With influencers on TikTok and YouTube helping spread the word, the push is on to educate summer travelers—so they can spot danger, act fast, and protect themselves and their friends before they even land abroad. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4dfb975b8a87992