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Seven Tourists Hospitalized After Drinking Cocktails at Fiji Resort

Authorities investigate suspected alcohol poisoning at the Warwick Fiji resort as toxicology results are awaited.

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Four Australians are among seven people hospitalised with "nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms" after drinking cocktails at a popular resort on Fiji's Coral Coast.
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Overview

  • Seven guests, including four Australians and one American, fell ill with nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms after consuming piña coladas at the Warwick Fiji resort on Saturday night.
  • Two of the affected individuals remain hospitalized in stable condition, while five have been discharged and are recovering.
  • Fijian authorities are conducting toxicology tests to determine the cause, with results expected in the coming days, but methanol poisoning has not been confirmed.
  • The incident is described as isolated, with no similar cases reported at the resort or elsewhere in Fiji, according to the country’s deputy prime minister and tourism minister.
  • The Australian government has updated its travel advisory for Fiji, warning tourists to exercise caution regarding drink spiking and methanol poisoning.