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Mexico COVID-19 2026 surveillance

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In mid‑July 2026 Mexico’s federal epidemiology agency reported recorded a modest count of 12 PCR‑confirmed COVID‑19 cases in the state of Morelos and no deaths, while the national totals tally stood at 855 cases and 21 fatalities. Surveillance was conducted through a sentinel A sentinel‑based influenza‑like‑illness surveillance system that tested influenza‑like illnesses, yielding reported a 1.4 % positivity rate in Morelos. A week later, national nationwide figures showed a sharp increase, with rose sharply to 709 confirmed cases and the same 21 deaths. The Mexico City metropolitan area accounted for roughly 37 % of infections (420 cases) (about 420 cases), and the state of Hidalgo recorded reported the most deaths highest death count (six). Test positivity rose jumped to 17.8 % in epidemiological week 26, and officials highlighted ongoing circulation of warned that the virus, virus continued to circulate, especially among people with chronic conditions. An Subsequent data on 25 July reaffirmed the 709‑case total and highlighted demographic details: the most affected age groups were 25‑29, 30‑34 and 40‑44, and women represented 58.5 % of cases. Health authorities reiterated the risk for older adults and those with diabetes, hypertension, obesity or cardiovascular disease, and noted that an updated vaccine was slated for possible approval could be authorised for the winter 2026‑27 season. By 28 July, the state of Hidalgo had accumulated 99 confirmed cases and six deaths, giving it the country’s highest case‑fatality rate (over 28 %). With 16 new infections reported in the week of 13‑20 July, Hidalgo ranked third in case count behind Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Officials urged continued preventive measures and prompt medical attention for respiratory symptoms, particularly for seniors and other vulnerable groups.

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