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New Methanol Poisoning Outbreaks in Iran Following COVID-19 Pandemic.

Authors :
Delirrad, Mohammad
Mohammadi, Ali Banagozar
Source :
Alcohol & Alcoholism. Jul2020, Vol. 55 Issue 4, p347-348. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article reports on the increase of methanol poisoning outbreaks in Iran which started in March 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include the spread of fake news about the efficacy of various substances for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19, which includes alcohol, the factors attributed to the methanol poisoning and the prohibition of the production, distribution and drinking of alcoholic beverages in the country.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07350414
Volume :
55
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Alcohol & Alcoholism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144302538
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agaa036