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751 cases of dengue fever were confirmed over a week, 4,207 indigenous cases identified since the beginning of the year
dengue
DENGUE
? Reunion Prefecture
From April 6 to 12, 751 cases of dengue fever were confirmed in the department. 23 municipalities are concerned, including 66% of cases in the South.
PI • Published on April 21, 2020 at 3:46 pm, updated on April 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm
The dengue epidemic continues to grow on the island, with a significant number of cases identified and a sharp increase in emergency room visits for dengue seen in recent weeks.
Although the majority of cases are still in the south of the island, an upsurge of cases is evident in the west and in the east, at Saint-Beno?t. In order to limit the spread of the virus, the ARS La R?union and SDIS teams are continuing their work in areas strongly affected by dengue fever, by integrating the barrier measures against the spread of covid-19.
In this context, the implementation of preventive measures by everyone against dengue is essential to curb the epidemic on the territory. Also, the prefecture of Reunion and the ARS remind the population of the importance of quickly consulting a doctor in case of symptoms to get tested, protect themselves from mosquito bites and continue to protect themselves even sick to protect their loved ones, and eliminate breeding places at his home.
Since the beginning of the year:
4,207 Aboriginal cases confirmed
183 hospitalizations
482 emergency visits
1 death directly linked to dengue
Epidemiological situation on April 21, 2020 (data from Cire OI, Public Health France)
Over the past few weeks, 23 municipalities have been affected by the dengue epidemic:
- the majority of cases are still located in the south of the island (66%), with however a drop in cases recorded in Saint-Louis.
- a strong increase in cases is observed in the West, in particular in Saint-Leu and in the Port, in the East, in Saint-Beno?t.
The main groupings of cases are located at ....
751 cases of dengue fever were confirmed over a week, 4,207 indigenous cases identified since the beginning of the year
dengue
DENGUE
? Reunion Prefecture
From April 6 to 12, 751 cases of dengue fever were confirmed in the department. 23 municipalities are concerned, including 66% of cases in the South.
PI • Published on April 21, 2020 at 3:46 pm, updated on April 21, 2020 at 3:59 pm
The dengue epidemic continues to grow on the island, with a significant number of cases identified and a sharp increase in emergency room visits for dengue seen in recent weeks.
Although the majority of cases are still in the south of the island, an upsurge of cases is evident in the west and in the east, at Saint-Beno?t. In order to limit the spread of the virus, the ARS La R?union and SDIS teams are continuing their work in areas strongly affected by dengue fever, by integrating the barrier measures against the spread of covid-19.
In this context, the implementation of preventive measures by everyone against dengue is essential to curb the epidemic on the territory. Also, the prefecture of Reunion and the ARS remind the population of the importance of quickly consulting a doctor in case of symptoms to get tested, protect themselves from mosquito bites and continue to protect themselves even sick to protect their loved ones, and eliminate breeding places at his home.
Since the beginning of the year:
4,207 Aboriginal cases confirmed
183 hospitalizations
482 emergency visits
1 death directly linked to dengue
Epidemiological situation on April 21, 2020 (data from Cire OI, Public Health France)
Over the past few weeks, 23 municipalities have been affected by the dengue epidemic:
- the majority of cases are still located in the south of the island (66%), with however a drop in cases recorded in Saint-Louis.
- a strong increase in cases is observed in the West, in particular in Saint-Leu and in the Port, in the East, in Saint-Beno?t.
The main groupings of cases are located at ....