Overview

• The latest national tally lists 16 confirmed cases and 209 under investigation, with 15 deaths notified, including two confirmed in São Paulo.
• São Paulo accounts for 192 notifications, including 14 confirmations and 178 cases under investigation, while suspected cases have been reported in 13 states.
• Police operations in São Paulo report 41 arrests, 11 establishments interdicted, and seizures of 6,900 bottles and 78,300 counterfeit labels since late September.
• The Health Ministry has secured 2,500 units of fomepizol via PAHO and 12,000 additional ampoules of pharmaceutical ethanol on top of 4,300 already acquired for clinical treatment.
• Authorities link the poisonings to adulterated vodka, gin and whisky and urge the public to avoid distilled beverages of uncertain origin and seek immediate care if symptoms arise.