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Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
Latest News, Regional
December 30, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noting that the claims made on social media “do not reflect the current epidemiological situation based on routine national surveillance data”.
In a statement, the country’s Ministry of Health said it wanted to address and clarify information contained in a published social media post referencing disease trends in Grenada.
“The ministry advises that the claims made in the post do not reflect the current epidemiological situation based on routine national surveillance data. The ministry continuously monitors public health trends through established surveillance systems. There is no evidence of unusual disease outbreak at this time,” it said.
The ministry said that surveillance data show a rise in respiratory illnesses, aligning with the usual flu season trends and further influenced by increased population movement during peak tourism activity and the Christmas period.
It said that in Epidemiological Week 42, ending October 18 this year, there had been a spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, primarily affecting children and involving multiple schools. The ministry said that the positivity rate for the coronavirus (COVID-19) remains low, indicating limited transmission.
“Reports of flu-like illness within the tourism sector were reviewed and found to be consistent with broader seasonal respiratory trends. There is no evidence of COVID-19 clusters. Additionally, gastroenteritis activity was observed at the intervention threshold, reflecting increased cases without exceeding expected seasonal patterns,” the ministry said, adding that there has been increased testing to identify circulating pathogens and inform response measures...
Grenada denies ‘unusual disease outbreak’
Latest News, Regional
December 30, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Health authorities in Grenada say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in the country, noting that the claims made on social media “do not reflect the current epidemiological situation based on routine national surveillance data”.
In a statement, the country’s Ministry of Health said it wanted to address and clarify information contained in a published social media post referencing disease trends in Grenada.
“The ministry advises that the claims made in the post do not reflect the current epidemiological situation based on routine national surveillance data. The ministry continuously monitors public health trends through established surveillance systems. There is no evidence of unusual disease outbreak at this time,” it said.
The ministry said that surveillance data show a rise in respiratory illnesses, aligning with the usual flu season trends and further influenced by increased population movement during peak tourism activity and the Christmas period.
It said that in Epidemiological Week 42, ending October 18 this year, there had been a spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, primarily affecting children and involving multiple schools. The ministry said that the positivity rate for the coronavirus (COVID-19) remains low, indicating limited transmission.
“Reports of flu-like illness within the tourism sector were reviewed and found to be consistent with broader seasonal respiratory trends. There is no evidence of COVID-19 clusters. Additionally, gastroenteritis activity was observed at the intervention threshold, reflecting increased cases without exceeding expected seasonal patterns,” the ministry said, adding that there has been increased testing to identify circulating pathogens and inform response measures...