Muscat: Six people have suffered acute poisoning after consuming puffer fish in Oman, said the Ministry of Health.
The National Poison Control Centre said that the patients, who are in critical condition, have developed acute symptoms, reports Oman Observer.
“All six cases have been referred to one of the hospitals in Muscat to undergo treatment”, said the statement, urging people to take necessary precautions and ensure that fish is suitable for human consumption.