The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new data showing a sharp rise in Cyclospora infections among travelers returning from Mexico. The latest data, published July 30, 2026, shows that 67 cases have been reported in returning travelers in England (30 cases), Wales (10 cases), and Scotland (27 cases) between April 30 and July 15, 2026; a sharp rise this year when compared to the annual average of 93 cases recorded between 2022 and 2025. Travel information is available for 52 out of the 67 cases; of these, 48 reported travel to Mexico, with one also reporting travel to the USA. One further case reported travel only to the USA, and one to Kenya. Among those who traveled to Mexico, cases reported staying at a range of different hotels in the Riviera Maya and Cancún regions and consuming a variety of food and drink as part of all-inclusive holiday packages. Further investigations around the cases are ongoing. @ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sharp-rise-in-cyclospora-infections-linked-to-mexico-travel
