Analysis of the epidemiological situation

Areas with an epidemic: The number of clinically suggestive cases remains stable in the Cayenne Island area, while this indicator is decreasing in Western French Guiana. In Apatou, the situation has been epidemic since early November. Areas with moderate local transmission of the virus: In Kourou, over the past week, there has been an increase in the number of emergency room visits for chikungunya and in the number of biologically confirmed cases. In Papaïchton and St. Georges, outbreaks have been identified.On Tuesday, October 14, the management committee approved the transition to Phase 3 of the Psage, corresponding to an epidemic situation, for the coastal municipalities stretching from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni to Roura. The other municipalities remained in Phase 2b, corresponding to moderate local transmission of the virus with epidemic outbreaks and local chains of transmission.