Overview

• British holidaymakers returning from Magaluf have reported sore throats, coughs and malaise that went viral online under the label 'Maga flu'.
• Carles Recasens, president of the Balearic Medical Association, said the cases reflect a typical seasonal flu exacerbated by late nights, alcohol consumption and crowded venues.
• Mallorca’s health ministry and local hospitals confirm they have found no evidence of an unusual outbreak or novel pathogen on the island.
• Speculation on platforms such as TikTok and Twitter has pointed to Covid-19, food poisoning or a popular Spanish vodka liqueur as causes but lacks medical support.
• The trend highlights 'leisure sickness', where post-vacation immune dips and social media amplification transform routine ailments into viral health scares.