From February 8 to 14, 110 cases of dengue fever were confirmed on the island. An increase in the number of cases has been observed in recent weeks.
More than half of the municipalities are concerned, and more particularly the West region which represents 70% of cases identified by the surveillance system and the south of the island with 25% cases.
The ARS and SDIS teams, in conjunction with municipal officials, are continuing their vector control interventions. Faced with this situation, the authorities remind the population of the importance of taking protective measures against mosquito bites to protect themselves and those around them, including the 7 days following the onset of symptoms.
In addition, various dengue viruses having been identified in recent years in Reunion Island, it is possible to contract dengue several times. People who have already been infected in the past are not immune and are advised to protect themselves against mosquito bites as well.
Dengue fever situation on February 23, 2021
The cases are spread over 14 municipalities. 70% of cases are recorded in the west. Clusters of cases (dengue outbreaks) have been identified in the following districts: West region
• The Port (Cité Parny, Old town, Say, Swimming pool, Zac 1, ZUP 1, Cœur-Saignant-Haut, Industrial Zone n ° 1)
• La Possession (Moulin-Joli)
South region
• Saint-Joseph (Les Jacques, La Cayenne, Carosse)
• Saint-Pierre (Grand Bois)
North region
• Saint-Denis (Bois de Nèfles)
Isolated cases have been located in the municipalities of Saint-Joseph, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Louis, Petite-Île, Trois-Bassins, Saint-Leu, Saint-Paul, Le Port, La Possession, Sainte-Suzanne, SaintDenis, Sainte-Marie Saint-Benoît and Bras-Panon.
Recommendations to fight against dengue
• Protect yourself and those around you against mosquito bites, even if you are sick: repellents, mosquito nets, long clothing, diffusers. Continue to protect yourself even if you have been sick with dengue fever before
• Eliminate the breeding grounds: empty anything that may contain water all around your home.
• Consult a doctor in the event of symptoms (fever, headache, muscle / joint pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc.).
Your doctor will prescribe a sample to be taken in the laboratory for medical analyzes to confirm the diagnosis of dengue. This biological confirmation is essential to guide the interventions of the vector control teams which help to limit the spread of the dengue virus in the territory.
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