During the weeks from November 17 through December 14, weekly cases of chikungunya on the island reached a peak that was comparable to the highest number seen in February (76 cases versus 82 at the peak in February). There has been a decline since the week of November 17-23 when 76 cases were reported. During the most recent week with numbers available (December 8-14), 45 cases were reported.
"Le comité d’experts" that met on December 11 considers that the current situation represents a new epidemic wave, the extent of which will need to be determined in coming weeks. This prompted strengthening of mosquito control methods as detailed in the press release contained in another thread.
(The low numbers of cases for week 42 to 44 is considered to reflect disruption of medical activity/reporting related to Hurricane Gonzalo rather than a true decrease in cases)
Le comité d’experts,
"Le comité d’experts" that met on December 11 considers that the current situation represents a new epidemic wave, the extent of which will need to be determined in coming weeks. This prompted strengthening of mosquito control methods as detailed in the press release contained in another thread.
(The low numbers of cases for week 42 to 44 is considered to reflect disruption of medical activity/reporting related to Hurricane Gonzalo rather than a true decrease in cases)
Le comité d’experts,