The dengue epidemic has been growing in Reunion in recent weeks. From April 20 to 26, nearly 1,100 cases of dengue fever were reported. The South remains the most affected region. The number of hospitalizations is still on the rise.
From April 20 to 26, nearly 1,100 cases of dengue fever were reported in Reunion, according to a statement from the prefecture published on Tuesday, May 6. The dengue epidemic has been growing on the island in recent weeks.
Hospitalizations on the rise
“This drop in figures compared to the previous week is to be taken with caution”, warns the Reunion prefecture which notes that “hospitalizations for dengue fever and the number of emergency visits continue to increase, mainly at the CHU Sud and the CHOR “.
The South most affected
The South remains the region most affected by dengue fever, but the authorities observe a clear progression of cases in the North and West, as well as in the East in Saint-Benoît.
The main groupings of cases (dengue outbreaks) are:
South region
• Saint-Louis (Guava Plateau, Cité Cocos, Bel air, Camp du Gol, Petit Bon Dieu, Kerveguen, Ouaki, Savignan, La Rivère, Les Canots, Pont Neuf, Le Ruisseau, Roches Maigres, les Cocos et le Bois de Medlars)
• Saint-Pierre (Beef Basin, Holy Land, The Valley, White Ravine, Basse Terre les Bas, Pierrefonds, Concession, La Ligne des Bambous, La ligne Paradis, La Cafrine, Ste Céline, Ravine des Cabris, Bois d’Olive)
• Les Avirons (La Ravine Sèche, Bois de Nèfle Cadet, Barouty, La Croix, le Ruisseau, Le Brûlé, Fond Maurice)
• Entre Deux (City, Long arm, Large interior background, Orange slope)
• The Salt Pond (Ravine Sheunon, Les Canots, Pied des Roches, Nèfles Wood, La Roche aux Oiseaux)
• Saint-Joseph (Langevin, Les Jacques, Le Plateau, Manapany les Bains)
• Le Tampon (La Chatoire, les 400, Trois Mares)
West region
• Saint-Paul (Trou d´Eau, La Saline les Bains, St-Gilles les Bains, Fleurimont, Le Ruisseau, Grande Fontaine, L’Etang, Le Déboulé)
• Three Basins (White Mouse)
• La Possession (St Laurent, Rivière des Galets)
• Saint-Leu (Bois de Nèfles Piton, Stella, Le Portail, Grand fond, 4 Robinets, Cité des Pêcheurs, La Fontaine, L’Etang, Les Camélias, Pointe des Châteaux)
• The Port (Rivière des Galets, Wooded Park, Mondon, Cotur housing estate)
North region
• Sainte-Marie (Grande Montée, Le Verger)
• Saint-Denis (Brittany, Sainte Clotilde, Moufia, Ville)
• Sainte-Suzanne (French Quarter)
East region
• Saint-André (Satec housing estate, La Cressonnière, Milles Roches, Patelin, City Center)
• Bras Panon (Rivière du Mât, Rivièere des Roches)
• Saint-Benoit (Boubier, Beaufonds, Ste Anne, Bras Fusil)
6,800 cases of dengue fever
Since the beginning of the year, more than 6,800 cases of indigenous dengue fever have been confirmed. There were 285 hospitalizations and 768 emergency room visits. Four people died, three of whom died directly from dengue fever.
Processing operations
The prefecture recalls that in order to “limit the spread of the virus, the vector control teams of the ARS and the SDIS maintain their interventions day and night”. “These treatment operations are today essential to fight against the epidemic, accompanied by the active mobilization of Reunion people on a daily basis,” said the prefecture.
The prefecture and the ARS remind the entire population, “even in this period of confinement, the need to apply essential preventive measures to combat dengue: quickly consult a doctor in case of symptoms, protect yourself mosquito bites and continue to protect even the sick to protect those close to them, and eliminate breeding places at their home. “
Good gestures
– 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
– Empty everything that may contain water at your home (eliminate breeding places): saucers and small objects, check the flow of gutters, respect the days for removing waste, shelter the tires
– Consult a doctor if symptoms appear: fever possibly associated with headaches, muscle / joint pain, nausea, vomiting or fatigue.
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