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Last week, 12 cases of dengue were reported to the regional health agency. Although the number of cases is stabilizing, the circulation of the virus continues in the territory with six municipalities affected mainly in the west.
From 16 to 22 November, 12 cases of dengue were reported to the regional health authority. Although the number of cases is stabilizing, the circulation of the virus continues in the territory with six municipalities affected mainly in the west.
The arrival of southern summer accompanied by more favorable climatic conditions for the development of mosquitoes raises fears of a new epidemic wave in the coming months, in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic.
22 deaths of which 11 directly related to dengue
Since the beginning of 2020, health authorities have identified nearly 16,011 confirmed indigenous cases, 779 hospitalizations, 1,753 emergency visits e 22 deaths, including 11 directly related to dengue.
Isolated cases have been reported in the following municipalities:
- Possession
- St. Paul
- The port
- Saint Pierre
- The oars
- Saint-Benoit
Protect yourself and your loved ones
ARS vector control teams are continuing mosquito control operations day and night to contain the spread of the dengue virus on the island.
The authorities recommend the utmost vigilance to the population and encourage the implementation of essential preventive measures to prevent the spread of dengue fever on the island: protect yourself and those close to them from mosquito bites, eliminate anything that may contain water around his home and see a doctor immediately if symptoms occur.
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