Reunion: Chikungunya epidemic stabilized at a high level of transmission island-wide
The chikungunya epidemic continues across the island. Although the number of chikungunya-related primary care consultations is stabilizing, the number of emergency room visits is increasing. Hospitalizations are slightly decreasing.
During the past week, officials at ARS La Reunion reported 4,304 confirmed indigenous cases, bringing the total cases since the beginning of the year to 39,532.
Three additional fatalities were recorded, bringing the total to nine in people over 70 years old with comorbidities have been classified as chikungunya-related. Nine other deaths are also under investigation.
To date, the epidemic has stabilized at a high level of transmission islandwide, with disparities between the north and south.
Since week 11, 47 severe cases of chikungunya have been reported, mainly among the elderly or infants requiring intensive care.
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The people of Réunion Island are urged to remain extremely vigilant and implement essential preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus.
It remains essential to protect yourself from mosquito bites and to continue to protect yourself, even when sick, to avoid contaminating those around you. Let's be responsible in this fight against chikungunya by taking simple everyday actions:
Protect yourself against bites (mosquito nets, sprays)
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay their eggs
Consult a doctor immediately if symptoms appear (headaches with or without fever, joint or muscle pain, rashes, etc.).
If you are infected with the disease, continue to protect yourself!