Hookah bars have proved popular in Hong Kong, but poor ventilation can pose a risk to patrons, health authorities warn. Photo: Shutterstock
Hookah bars have proved popular in Hong Kong, but poor ventilation can pose a risk to patrons, health authorities warn. Photo: Shutterstock

Warning over carbon monoxide poisoning after Hong Kong pair overcome by fumes from hookah

  • Centre for Health Protection says victims, aged 23 and 21, were taken to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong
  • They told medics they lost consciousness after visiting place where people had smoked hookahs

Hookah bars have proved popular in Hong Kong, but poor ventilation can pose a risk to patrons, health authorities warn. Photo: Shutterstock
Hookah bars have proved popular in Hong Kong, but poor ventilation can pose a risk to patrons, health authorities warn. Photo: Shutterstock
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