Quintana Roo Reports 8 New Dengue Cases as 2026 Total Hits 167

Cancún, Quintana Roo — State health officials confirmed eight new dengue cases during the latest epidemiological week, bringing Quintana Roo’s total to 167 so far in 2026.

According to the Week 29 update from the General Directorate of Epidemiology, the state also has 2,316 suspected cases. The incidence rate stands at 7.80 confirmed cases per 100,000 residents.

Of the confirmed cases, seven are classified as severe dengue and 56 show warning signs, meaning 63 patients have presented the higher-risk forms of the disease. The 2026 total represents a 47.8% increase from the 113 cases reported in the same period last year.

Within the Yucatán Peninsula, Campeche has reported 18 confirmed cases and Yucatán 16, making Quintana Roo the region’s leader in confirmed dengue infections.

Deaths remain under investigation

Nationally, health authorities have reported 260 probable dengue deaths so far in 2026. Of those, seven have been confirmed, 198 remain under investigation, and 55 have been ruled out. In Quintana Roo, one death has been confirmed, nine are still being investigated, and one has been discarded.

Chickenpox cases also rise

Quintana Roo logged 21 new chickenpox cases in the last week, bringing the total to 916 — 475 in men and 441 in women. That is 210 more than the 706 cases recorded during the same stretch of 2025, a 29.7% increase.

In response, the State Health Services are urging residents to reinforce prevention measures against vector-borne and contagious diseases. In the municipality of Benito Juárez, the Municipal Health Directorate continues operating comprehensive health brigades that provide medical consultations, vaccinations, and preventive services at locations including local markets and the three municipal medical units.

Authorities also recommend that anyone experiencing symptoms compatible with dengue — particularly fever accompanied by severe headache, body pain, or pain behind the eyes — seek medical evaluation promptly and avoid self-medication.