The dengue epidemic continues throughout the country, generating a large number of emergency visits and hospitalizations.
In the context of circulation of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the health authorities wish to avoid the influx of too many patients in health centers and emergency rooms, to limit the risks of viral transmissions and avoid overloading the health system. However, they invite people who have a fever and persistent pain or see a deterioration in their general condition after 4-5 days of illness to consult their doctor.
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For their part, the vector control agents of the ARS focus their interventions around the districts most affected by dengue. More than ever, the ARS stresses the importance of protecting yourself from mosquito bites and continuing to protect yourself, even if you are sick, so as not to contaminate those around you (repellents and mosquito nets). By protecting ourselves against mosquitoes, so as not to get sick, each and every one of us will help limit the congestion in the health system, which is essential for the care of patients with serious or serious forms of Covid-19.
Epidemiological situation as of March 25, 2020
- Since the start of 2020, there have been:
- 2,495 confirmed cases of dengue (this figure only takes into account patients who have consulted their doctor and for whom biological confirmation has been obtained)
- 175 hospitalizations, including 2 severe forms and 10 patients admitted to intensive care
- 503 emergency visits
- 5 deaths (patients had other infections; investigations are underway to determine whether the deaths are directly related to dengue or not)
The epidemic now affects the entire island; the most active homes are located:
- In Mamoudzou • To the north: Acoua, Bandraboua
- South: Bouéni, Kani Keli • Center: Sada
Mosquito control interventions are maintained but adapted in a context of coronavirus
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With the identification of the first cases of coronavirus on the island, the intervention protocols of the vector control teams of the ARS have been adapted and secured to limit the risks: interventions are maintained in highly impacted neighborhoods by dengue fever, by limiting the number of agents per intervention vehicle, to allow compliance with the safety distances between them.
After treating the dispensaries and schools, the ARS vector control teams are now reinforcing large-scale treatments using an insecticide sprayer mounted on a vehicle, according to a schedule established according to the villages and communes affected. by the circulation of the dengue virus.
Let’s protect ourselves from mosquito bites!
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Knowing and applying prevention measures on a personal basis protecting yourself from mosquito bites is by far the most effective way to avoid contracting the disease.
- If symptoms appear (high fever, joint pain, headache, extreme fatigue), take paracetamol, monitor your temperature and continue to protect yourself from mosquito bites (mosquito nets and repellents) to avoid contaminating those around you.
- If symptoms persist after 5 days, see ra
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