UKHSA Health Protection Briefing Note 2025/032: Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease cases associated with Planet Hollywood in Cancun, Mexico
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In the last month, 3 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been associated with Planet Hollywood in Cancun, Mexico. Two cases reside in England and 1 in Northern Ireland. The 3 cases stayed at the same hotel between 26 June and 13 July 2025 and had symptom onset in a 1 week-period (ending 13 July). This potentially indicates a rapidly evolving cluster (defined as three cases within three months of each other’s date of symptom onset). The sequence type for these Legionella pneumophila cases is not currently known.
For all cases of Legionellosis, the national surveillance form should be completed and sent to the national legionella team as soon as possible.
If you get any queries, please contact: legionella@ukhsa.gov.uk