Key Points

Although the majority of cases remain concentrated in Port and St. Joseph, a trend toward the spread of cases and an acceleration in viral circulation is being observed. Furthermore, given the difficulty in interpreting isolated serology results in a context where dengue has been circulating in the region for several years now, PCR remains the preferred diagnostic method.

Confirmed cases

• S06: 113 confirmed cases

• S07: 135 confirmed cases

• Total 2021: 480 confirmed cases

= 2020 and <2019

Affected areas

• Le Port (west) and St. Joseph (south): primarily, > 50% of cases

• 15 municipalities reported cases during the S06/07 period (=)

Affected areas: 2020 south and 2019 west

Seeking medical care

• Emergency room visits for dengue-like syndrome:

  • S06: 12 visits

  • S07: 20 visits

  • Mainly CHOR

• Hospitalizations: 32 hospitalizations in 2021