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Three respiratory viruses circulating in Wallis and Futuna: ADS declares epidemic
The health agency is alerting the public to three highly active viruses in the region. There are no alarming cases yet, but the facility has taken preventive measures.
Lafaela Liufau , Leone Vaitanoa • Published on July 25, 2025 at 2:51 p.m., updated July 25, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.
An epidemic situation declared
In a press release dated July 17, the Territorial Health Agency (ADS) alerted the population to the active circulation of three respiratory viruses: influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). As of July 16, 16 cases had already been recorded: 10 of influenza, 5 of Covid-19, and 1 of RSV.
Faced with this resurgence, the ADS officially declared an epidemic. A decision motivated by indicators from its early warning system.
Four indicators in the red
Epidemiologist Clément Couteau specifies that four indicators are being closely monitored: flu-like symptoms, the number of consultations, emergency room visits, and paracetamol prescriptions. All have been on the rise since the beginning of July and crossed the alert thresholds in the second week.
According to him, the situation is not likely to improve. Respiratory viruses can circulate for six to eight weeks, so we should expect an increase in cases in the coming weeks.
Simple actions to slow the spread
Flu, Covid-19, and RSV all share similar symptoms: fever, cough, headache, and body aches. To limit transmission, the ADS recommends wearing a mask, coughing into your elbow, and seeking medical attention at the first sign.
Maintained vigilance
Although the situation is not yet considered critical, health authorities remain on alert. Dominique Cheveau, director of the ADS, reiterates that teams are mobilized and closely monitoring the epidemic's progress.
This is a typical seasonal flu season. Two peaks are generally observed each year in the country.
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5:59 PM · Jul 21, 2025
Three respiratory viruses circulating in Wallis and Futuna: ADS declares epidemic
The health agency is alerting the public to three highly active viruses in the region. There are no alarming cases yet, but the facility has taken preventive measures.
Lafaela Liufau , Leone Vaitanoa • Published on July 25, 2025 at 2:51 p.m., updated July 25, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.
An epidemic situation declared
In a press release dated July 17, the Territorial Health Agency (ADS) alerted the population to the active circulation of three respiratory viruses: influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). As of July 16, 16 cases had already been recorded: 10 of influenza, 5 of Covid-19, and 1 of RSV.
Faced with this resurgence, the ADS officially declared an epidemic. A decision motivated by indicators from its early warning system.
Four indicators in the red
Epidemiologist Clément Couteau specifies that four indicators are being closely monitored: flu-like symptoms, the number of consultations, emergency room visits, and paracetamol prescriptions. All have been on the rise since the beginning of July and crossed the alert thresholds in the second week.
According to him, the situation is not likely to improve. Respiratory viruses can circulate for six to eight weeks, so we should expect an increase in cases in the coming weeks.
Simple actions to slow the spread
Flu, Covid-19, and RSV all share similar symptoms: fever, cough, headache, and body aches. To limit transmission, the ADS recommends wearing a mask, coughing into your elbow, and seeking medical attention at the first sign.
Maintained vigilance
Although the situation is not yet considered critical, health authorities remain on alert. Dominique Cheveau, director of the ADS, reiterates that teams are mobilized and closely monitoring the epidemic's progress.
This is a typical seasonal flu season. Two peaks are generally observed each year in the country.
https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/wallis...tuna-l-ads-declare-l-epidemie-1607874.html+0+ 0=-09876
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