Overview

• Regional epidemiology officials report 190 confirmed cases, with 19 patients still hospitalized at Santa Lucía as some were expected to be discharged on Thursday.
• Public health analyses detected Salmonella in food served at the communal meal and in samples from staff who handled products that day.
• Technicians documented deficiencies and proposed opening an administrative sanction file, while the hotel says it has not received formal notice and is cooperating.
• Kitchens have been closed since Sunday after authorities ordered a precautionary suspension once a foodborne source was suspected and initial results arrived.
• Investigators are continuing targeted testing of foods, raw materials, surfaces, utensils and staff, and have ruled out airborne viruses or the pool as sources.