The circulation of dengue is slowing down: 31 cases of dengue were confirmed from July 27 to August 2, 20 municipalities are concerned, in particular the west and the south. The surveillance data shows a weak activity and testifies to the passage in inter-epidemic, in connection with the weather conditions less favorable to the development of mosquitoes. We publish the ARS press release below. (photo rb / www.ipreunion.com)
However, the prefecture and the ARS remind the population of the importance of continuing preventive measures (eliminating larval deposits, consulting a doctor in the event of a symptom, protecting yourself and those around you against mosquito bites), particularly in this regard. vacation period (where there are many trips around the island) and return from vacation (travelers from countries where dengue fever circulates, which can introduce the virus into the territory).
Epidemiological situation on August 11, 2020 (data from the Regional Public Health Unit for France)
Although in decline, the majority of municipalities are still reporting cases, with the exception of Saint-Philippe, Salazie, Plaine des palmistes and Cilaos.
The main cases recorded over the past 15 days:
West region (46%)
• Saint-Paul (La Plaine, L’Etang)
• Trois Bassins (Bois de Nfles)
• La Possession (Lotissement Dodin, Sainte-Thrse)
• Saint-Leu (La Fontaine, l’Etang, Saint-Leu, Piton saint-Leu)
• The Port (Lotissement Cotur)
South region (37%)
• Saint-Pierre (Chemin Stphane, Bois d’Olives, La Ligne Paradis, Terre Sainte)
• Les Avirons (Barouty)
• L’Etang Sal (La Ravine Sheunon, La Ravine Sche les bas, Roche aux Oiseaux)
• Saint-Joseph (Carosse)
• La Petite Ile (the Ravine du Pont)
• L’Entre-Deux (La Pente d’Orange)
North region (8%)
• Saint-Denis (Le Chaudron)
• Sainte-Suzanne (Sainte-Vivienne)
• Sainte-Marie (Elisa field, La Confiance les bas)
Eastern Region (9%)
• Bras-Panon (the Avocado trees)
• Sainte-Rose (The Slippery Ravine)
• Saint-Benoit (Bras Madeleine, Beaufonds)
• Saint-Andr (La Rivire du Mt les bas, Maison Valliam)
The ARS vector control teams continue their mosquito control interventions day and night, by applying barrier measures against the spread of Covid. These treatments against the proliferation of mosquitoes are essential in the fight against dengue and must be accompanied by the preventive measures implemented by the people of Reunion.
Recommendations to fight against dengue
• Eliminate larval deposits: empty anything that may contain water all around your home.
• Consult a doctor if you have any symptoms
• Protect yourself and those around you against mosquito bites
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