An American tourist in Fiji is among 7 people hospitalized after drinking cocktails at the resort

An American and six others, including at least four Australians. They were taken to hospital in Fiji on Saturday after they drank a piña colada that may have been boiled at a hotel bar, according to Fiji officials and international reports.

Willem Gavoca, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, confirmed the hospitalization of the seven during a press conference on Sunday. Javoca said the victims suffered from nausea, vomiting and urinary tract problems after consuming the drinks Warwick Fiji Hotel is a five-star hotel.

“As of 12:25 pm today, two patients have been discharged from the hospital…. Two patients are from the ICU. Two patients… will be released this afternoon after another medical review. Two patients, are currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, Unit Intensive care “They are in stable condition,” Javoca said.

Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Police are investigating and found that no further cases had been reported as of Sunday. Government officials will continue to investigate the cause of the tourists’ illnesses.

A Russian tourist dies after being swept away by a huge wave while practicing yoga in Thailand

“This incident is a (very) isolated incident affecting just seven guests at a particular bar within a very popular resort,” Javoca said. “The resort has been operating in Fiji successfully for many years, and has a strong reputation, especially among Australian visitors.” .

Tourism in Fiji is “usually very safe,” Javoca added, and the island had never seen an incident like this before Saturday.

A Bahamas judge revokes bail for an American beauty queen accused in a plot to kill her former NFL husband

The Deputy Prime Minister also confirmed that the tourists were drinking piña coladas, which he described as a “very popular cocktail” that is rum-based and includes pineapple juice.

Officials are working to complete toxicology reports that will include more information about the ingredients the victims consumed.

Warwick Fiji Hotel told Fox News Digital in a statement that the hotel is “aware of recent news regarding suspected alcohol poisoning.”

A Warwick spokesman said: “Please be assured that we are taking this matter very seriously and are currently conducting a thorough investigation. We are also awaiting the health authorities’ test result report to gather all necessary information.” “At this moment, we do not have conclusive details, but we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our guests. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.”

Cancun Police Dismiss US College Students’ Claims About Drugged Water As ‘Exaggerated’: Report

Four Australian tourists became seriously ill after drinking cocktails at the Coral Coast Hotel bar and were taken to hospital. The Guardian reported. At least two Australians are returning home.

“They’re doing very well, considering what they’ve been through,” David Sandhu told the newspaper. Australian Broadcasting Corporation In an interview on Sunday about his daughter and granddaughter. “…It was the perfect mother-daughter vacation, and they were enjoying each other’s company, and we as a family love Fiji. So, this was a logical place to go, and they were enjoying themselves.”

Sandhu said the mother and daughter had planned a week-long vacation in Fiji, but stopped when they were hospitalized and then decided to return to Australia.

The grandfather said: “There was a group of them in the lounge at this resort, and they drank… a similar cocktail, and unfortunately seven people came down with the symptoms we talked about.”

Click here for Fox News

The Fiji Ministry of Health and Police continue to investigate the incidents, and officials said they will provide further updates as they become available.

Warwick Fiji did not immediately respond to an inquiry from Fox News Digital.