Although the majority of dengue fever cases are still in the south of the island, an upsurge of cases is evident in the west and east, in Saint-Benoît. In order to limit the spread of the virus, the ARS La Réunion 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 OI Wax, 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-Benoît.
The main groupings of cases are:
South region
Saint-Louis (Plateau Guoyaves, Cité Cocos, Bel air, Camp du Gol, Petit Bon Dieu, Kerveguen, Ouaki, Savignan, La Rivère, Les Canots, Pont Neuf, Le Ruisseau, Roches Maigres, Cocos and Bois de Nèfles )
Saint-Pierre (Beef Basin, Holy Land, The Valley, White Ravine, Casabona, Baster les Bas, Pierrefond, Concession, La Ligne des Bambous, La ligne Paradis, La Cafrine, Grand Bois, Ste Céline, Ravine des Cabris, Bois d ‘Olive)
Les Avirons (La Ravine Sèche, Bois de Nèfle Cadet, Barouty, La Croix, le Ruisseau, Fond Mauric
L’Entre Deux (City, Long arm, Large interior background, Orange slope)
L’Et Salé (Ravine Sheunon, Canoes, Pied des Roches, Nèfles Wood, La Roche aux Oiseaux)
Saint-Joseph (Langevin, Les Jacques, Le Plateau)
Le Tampon (La Chatoire)
West region
Saint-Paul (Trou d´Eau, Bellevue Subdivision, Grand Fond, Fleurimont, La Baie, Grande Fontaine, Cambaie, La Plaine)
Three pools (Grande Ravine, Souris Blanche)
La Possession (St Laurent, Moulin Joli)
Saint-Leu (Stella, Butor, Piton, Le Portail, Quartier Pêcheur, Dubuisson, La Fontaine, 4 Robinets, La Fontaine, L’Etang, Les Camélias)
Le Port (Rivière des Galets, Wooded Park, Mondon, Corut housing estate)
North region
Sainte-Marie (Grande Montée, Le Verger)
Saint-Denis (Brittany, Sainte Clotilde, chemin Finette)
East region
Saint-André (Satec housing estate, La cressonnière, Milles Roches, Patelin)
Bras Panon (Mast River)
Saint-Benoit (Boubier, Beaufonds, Ste Anne)
In order to limit the spread of the virus, the ARS La Réunion and SDIS teams intervene in epidemic foci while integrating into their vector control interventions the barrier measures against the spread of covid-19.
During the week of April 6 to 12, emergency room visits for dengue fever increased sharply (more than 100 visits) and hospital activity linked to dengue fever continued to increase (more than 30 hospitalizations), mainly at the southern CHU which remains the most impacted hospital establishment.
Dengue fever recommendations
Consult a doctor if symptoms appear: sudden onset of fever possibly associated with headache, muscle / joint pain, nausea, vomiting or fatigue.
In the Covid-19 context, some doctors offer teleconsultation. Do not hesitate to call your doctor before going to his doctor’s office. He will decide with you the best treatment (consultation in the office by appointment, teleconsultation by smartphone / computer, or home visit if necessary) and will guide you for carrying out a sample in the laboratory of medical analyzes for confirmation of the diagnosis dengue fever.
Simple gestures to implement on a daily basis:
– Protect yourself from mosquito bites (repellents, mosquito nets, long clothes, diffusers), and continue to protect yourself even if you are ill so as not to contaminate those around you
– Eliminate the water containers around his home (empty saucers and small objects that may contain water, check the flow of gutters …)
– Eliminate waste that can generate breeding sites
– Respect the days of removal of waste and bulky
– Cover the tanks with a cloth or mosquito net, and shelter the tires
The preventive actions carried out by all can help limit dengue / covid-19 co-infections likely to weaken fragile people, and preserve the health system currently mobilized in these two epidemics.
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