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Dengue epidemic declared over in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy
In April 2024 the Préfecture and the ARS declared the dengue epidemic over in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, with fewer than 10 cases a week and no hospitalisations as of April 11.
By SXM Daily ·
Reported 17 April 2024
The Préfecture and the Regional Health Agency (ARS) declared the end of the dengue epidemic in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy in a joint communiqué, Faxinfo and SXM Breaking News reported in April 2024.
The figures
Both outlets reported that, according to the authorities, cases had fallen to fewer than 10 a week as of April 11, 2024, with no hospitalisations. Faxinfo reported that the figures were based on Santé publique France data.
Stay vigilant
The Préfecture and the ARS urged residents to stay vigilant about stagnant water.
Afterwards
Santé publique France's Antilles regional bulletin, "Dengue aux Antilles: point au 25 avril 2024", placed Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy in phase 1 of the PSAGE plan, meaning sporadic cases and isolated clusters. According to the bulletin, dengue circulation stayed low on April 25, 2024, confirming the return to normal seen since mid-March.
Sources
- https://www.faxinfo.fr/en/sante-fin-de-lepidemie-de-dengue-a-saint-barthelemy-et-a-saint-martin/
- https://www.sxmbreakingnews.com/16/04/2024/12847/dengue-fin-de-lepidemie-pour-les-iles-du-nord/
- https://www.santepubliquefrance.fr/regions-et-territoires/antilles/bulletin-regional/dengue-aux-antilles-point-au-25-avril-2024
Source: https://www.faxinfo.fr/en/sante-fin-de-lepidemie-de-dengue-a-saint-barthelemy-et-a-saint-martin/