Key Points

Two deaths have been reported which, following investigation, have been found to be directly linked to dengue fever. Furthermore, dengue fever has been observed to be more severe among patients hospitalized this year compared to previous years.

Confirmed cases

• Week 14: 1,599 confirmed cases

• S15: 1,443 confirmed cases

• Total 2021: 7,864 confirmed cases

• Similar to 2019 and higher than 2020

Affected areas

• Confirmed cases have been reported in all municipalities

• Le Port and Saint-Paul (approximately 25% of cases), La Possession, St. Denis, and St. Joseph

• Western sector = 70% of cases

Use of healthcare services

• Use of emergency rooms

  • S14: 176 visits

  • S15: 167 visits

  • of which CHOR 60% and CHU-N 22%

• Hospitalizations: 245 hospitalizations in 2021

• 2 deaths directly linked to dengue