Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Vientiane
Message for U.S. Citizens:
THE UNITED STATES MISSION IN THE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAO PDR) IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO AMERICAN CITIZENS LIVING IN AND/OR TRAVELING IN THE LAO PDR. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Location: Vang Vieng
Event: The United States Embassy is aware of a number of cases of suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, possibly through the consumption of methanol-laced alcoholic drinks. Please be alert to the potential risk of methanol poisoning, especially when consuming spirit-based alcoholic drinks.
Actions to Take:
- Purchase alcoholic beverages and drinks from licensed liquor stores, bars, and hotels.
- Avoid homemade alcoholic drinks.
3) Check liquor bottles for signs of tampering or counterfeiting, such as labels with poor print quality or incorrect spelling.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Vientiane
Telephone: +856-21-487-200 or +1 301-985-8789 ext. 7200
Emergency After Hours Telephone, contact: +856-21-487-000
Email: CONSLAO@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Laos Country Information
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