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Larnaca: Critical Week for Water Cooler Poisoning Thriller – What Initial Investigations Show

Published January 7, 2026, 06:02
Larnaca: Critical Week for Water Cooler Poisoning Thriller – What Initial Investigations Show

A critical week is expected in the case of the water cooler poisoning in Larnaca, which resulted in the death of a 78-year-old and the hospitalization of four other individuals. The results of the State Chemistry's tests are expected within the week and are considered crucial for the investigation. The Police have begun taking statements from individuals who were present at the house during the incident, in order to gather information about the circumstances that led to the poisoning. Investigations are focused on the source of the water contamination. At the same time, the health of the four patients hospitalized at the Larnaca General Hospital is improving. One of the patients who was intubated has now been extubated, while doctors are optimistic about the full recovery of all patients. The case is under close monitoring by the authorities, who are working diligently to determine the cause of the poisoning and prevent similar incidents from happening again.