Ten people, including five children, suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in Coimbra

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Ten people, including five children, suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in Coimbra

Victims required hospital treatment.

Context & Explainers

Carbon monoxide (monóxido de carbono) is a colorless, odorless gas produced when fuels burn incompletely (gas, wood, petrol, diesel, generators). It binds to blood and reduces oxygen delivery, causing headache, dizziness, nausea and can be fatal; if you suspect exposure, get fresh air immediately, call emergency services (112) and seek medical attention. For home safety, install battery-backed CO detectors and have heating appliances and chimneys inspected annually.

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