Overview
- The eight additions are Ecuador, Kenya, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Uganda and Russia, bringing the total number of destinations with guidance to 16.
- The update follows reports of serious illness and deaths linked to tainted alcoholic drinks in popular travel hotspots.
- The FCDO has refreshed its Travel Aware materials and launched a 'Know the Signs of Methanol Poisoning' campaign.
- Travellers are urged to buy sealed drinks from licensed venues, avoid homemade alcohol and be cautious of pre‑mixed spirit-based drinks.
- Early signs can resemble ordinary intoxication before vision problems appear within 12–48 hours, and anyone with symptoms is advised to seek urgent medical care.