COVID-19 epidemic in remote areas of the French Amazon, March 2020 to May 2021: Another reality

Published on 29 April 2022 Updated on 9 July 2024

BACKGROUND: French Guiana (FG) is an ultra-peripheral European region in the Amazon, and the COVID-19 epidemic has had very different kinetics from both its giant neighbors, Brazil or mainland France. METHODS: This study summarized the epidemics of COVID-19 in FG. RESULTS: The tropical climate, multiethnicity, and remoteness of the population forced healthcare providers to accordingly adapt the management of the epidemic. Incidence and mortality have been lower than that in Europe and Latin America due to a combination of prevalence of the youth in the population and highly developed healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS: Currently, vaccine hesitancy hinders the rapid expansion of vaccine coverage.

Author(s): Epelboin Loïc, Succo Tiphanie, Michaud Céline, Oberlis Margot, Bidaud Bastien, Naudion Pauline, Dudognon Lise, Fernandes Clara, Cochet Charlène, Caspar Cécile, Jacoud Estelle, Teissier Sébastien, Douine Maylis, Rousset Dominique, Flamand Claude, Djossou Félix, Nacher Mathieu, Rousseau Cyril, Vignier Nicolas, Gaillet Mélanie

Publishing year: 2022

Pages: e02742021