Seven foreign tourists were hospitalized in Fiji in a suspected case of alcohol poisoning at a luxury resort, Fijian and Australian officials said Monday.
They were hospitalized with nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms, The Associated Press reported, citing Fiji Health Ministry spokesperson Jemesa Tudravu.
Two people remained hospitalized in stable condition on Monday, Fiji Tourism Minister Viliame R. Gavoka was quoted as saying by the AP, while five others have been discharged.
An aerial view of the five-star resort where one American is reportedly among seven tourists hospitalized with suspected alcohol poisoning.
Australia has also updated its travel advisory for Fiji to warn about the risk of alcoholic drinks being spiked or poisoned with methanol.
Persons:
Jemesa Tudravu, Gavoka, ”, ” Gavoka, Savaira Molaucake, Leon Lord, Jim Chalmers, David Sandoe, Don’t, ” Chalmers
Organizations:
Associated Press, Fiji Health Ministry, Fiji Tourism, Viliame, AP, NBC News, Getty, Fiji, Sky News Australia, Fiji police
Locations:
Fiji, Warwick, Sigatoka, Laos, Pacific, Coral Coast, Fiji’s, Viti Levu, “, AFP, Canberra, Australia