Acute Respiratory Infections (Flu, Bronchiolitis, COVID-19) in the Caribbean. Bulletin dated November 13, 2026.

Published on 13 November 2026

Key Points

Martinique

Flu: City-level indicators on the decline; hospital indicators remain low and stable
Bronchiolitis: Outbreak. Hospital indicators remain high and stable
COVID-19: Indicators generally stable

Guadeloupe

Flu: Community indicators on the rise, with no impact on hospital indicators
Bronchiolitis: All indicators are rising
COVID-19: Indicators generally stable

Saint Martin

Flu: Increase in community cases with no impact on hospital admissions
Bronchiolitis: No cases or reports of medical care sought in 2026-S45
COVID-19: A few cases in the community with no impact on the hospital

Saint Barthélemy

Flu, bronchiolitis: No cases or medical care reported in 2026-S45
COVID-19: A few cases in the community with no impact on the hospital

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