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Seven Tourists Hospitalized in Fiji Amid Alcohol Poisoning Concerns

Seven foreign tourists were hospitalized in Fiji after suspected alcohol poisoning, raising alarms following a recent similar incident in Laos that resulted in deaths.

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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 10:58 AM ET

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Seven tourists, including four Australians and an American, were hospitalized in Fiji with symptoms linked to suspected alcohol poisoning after consuming cocktails at a luxury resort. Officials have initiated investigations, with both Fiji's health ministry and police involved in confirming the cause. Despite similarities to a recent death incident involving tainted alcohol in Laos, authorities in Fiji deem this an isolated case, assuring the resort maintains high safety standards. Travelers are advised to exercise caution with their drinks as a result of the incident.

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