Key points

Guadeloupe

Virological surveillance indicators were on the rise last week (June 2021) compared to previous weeks. The detection of low-level circulation of the new UK variant in late January in Guadeloupe may partly explain this. Other surveillance indicators (emergency room visits, hospitalizations across all departments and in intensive care), as well as those in private practice, remained stable. The positivity rate was near the 5% vigilance threshold, and the incidence rate was close to the 50/100,000-population alert threshold.

Saint-Barthélemy

Virological surveillance indicators had been stable at high levels since early January (week 2021-01), reflecting active circulation of the virus on the island. The first isolated cases of the new UK variant were identified in mid-January. The incidence rate was above the alert threshold of 50 per 100,000 inhabitants, and the positivity rate was below the vigilance threshold of 5%. Given the small population size, the incidence rate should be interpreted with caution.

Saint Martin

Virological surveillance indicators showed a slight increase in week 2021-06. The incidence rate was above the alert threshold of 50 per 100,000 inhabitants, and the positivity rate was above the vigilance threshold of 5%. In hospitals, the number of emergency room visits increased slightly compared to the previous week. In private practice, the number of consultations has been stable since mid-January (week 2021-02). The first isolated cases of the new UK variant were identified in late January. The virus is actively circulating, and this situation must be monitored closely.