Coverage dated July 18, 2022 to July 19, 2022

Methanol found in blood of 21 teens who died at South African bar

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It is yet not known how the teenagers ingested the methanol.

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CBS News
Methanol found in 21 teens who died in South Africa tavern (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city of East London last month.
MyNorthwest
Methanol in blood of teens who died in South African tavern (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jul 18, 2022
MyNorthwest's feed description
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city
MedicalXpress
Methanol in South Africa teen deaths often fatal (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Jul 18, 2022
MedicalXpress's feed description
Methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa's city of East London, according to a health official. Methanol—often called wood alcohol—is a toxic chemical and if ingested even small amounts of it can be fatal. Here's a look at what is known.
The Guardian
Traces of methanol found in teenagers who died at South African nightclub (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 18, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Cause of death of 21 young people at Enyobeni tavern last month still yet to be determined
NBC News
The 21 teens who died in a South African tavern all had methanol in their blood (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 18, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Methanol is a toxic form of alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide or an alternative source of fuel.
10TV Columbus
Methanol found in blood of 21 teens who died at South African bar (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Jul 19, 2022
10TV Columbus's feed description
It is yet not known how the teenagers ingested the methanol.
WFMZ Allentown
EXPLAINER: Methanol in South Africa teen deaths often fatal (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 18, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
According to a health official in South Africa, methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa’s city of
Voice of America
Methanol Found in 21 Youths Who Died at Bar in South Africa (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 18, 2022
Voice of America's feed description
Investigators have yet to find conclusive cause of death
Insider
Methanol found in the blood of all 21 teenagers who mysteriously died at a South African bar, officials say (opens Insider)
Published Jul 19, 2022
Insider's feed description
Authorities are still determining if the amount of methanol in the teenagers' bodies was enough to kill them.
NBC 6 South Florida
Methanol in Blood of 21 Teens Who Died in South African Tavern (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jul 19, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The toxic chemical methanol has been identified as a possible cause of the deaths of 21 teenagers at a bar in the South African city of East London last month.
Los Angeles Times
Methanol found in 21 teens who died in South Africa bar (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 19, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
According to a health official in South Africa, methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa’s city of East London

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