Cape Verde HORROR as more than 100 Brit tourists catch horror diarrhoea infectionsDozens of tourists have fallen ill with salmonella after visiting the West African country of Cape Verde, with six Brits dying after holidaying in the island nationView 3 Images UK officials issued the warning after a number of Brits died during or short after holidaying in Cape Verde (Image: Getty Images)Tourists have been warned about travel to Cape Verde after more than 100 Brits caught a horror diarrhoea infection. ‌View 3 Images Dozens of stomach bug cases have been confirmed among holiday goers to Cape Verde (Image: Getty Images)Authorities also identified increases in salmonella cases associated with travel to Cape Verde. Holidaygoers have been advised to visit the Travel Health Pro website, supported by UKHSA, which provides comprehensive information to plan their trip abroad safely for winter sun. Travel Health Pro recently updated its guidance for people travelling to Cape Verde, including precautionary measures on how to protect yourself from gastrointestinal infections. People travelling to regions where they need to consider gastrointestinal infections are recommended to do the following:

Source: Daily Mirror February 05, 2026 17:12 UTC