COVID-19: Epidemiological Update for French Guiana as of May 19, 2022

Key Points

  • The epidemiological situation has remained generally stable across the country for the past two months. However, the impact of the Easter holidays is being monitored, with a current increase in incidence among those under 20.

  • In Week 19, the incidence was 171 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and the positivity rate increased by 1.3 percentage points. The effective R was 1.07, which is not significant and remains stable (1.01 in Week 18).

  • Regarding hospital activity, the number of new hospitalizations was stable compared to Week 18, with 1 new admission to intensive care and 1 death in Week 19.

  • Vaccination coverage continues to stagnate across the entire country.

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