Key Points

• In Guadeloupe, following a meeting of the technical committee for dengue monitoring on August 17, 2023, Santé publique France considers that the epidemiological situation regarding dengue now corresponds to the epidemic phase, phase 4 level 1, in accordance with the PSAGE* dengue plan. The management committee is currently being organized.

• In Martinique, the dengue management committee chaired by the prefect met on August 22, 2023, and declared Phase 4, Level 1 (confirmed epidemic) in accordance with the provisions of the PSAGE dengue.

• The DENV-2 serotype has been identified in the majority of cases investigated in Guadeloupe and Martinique.

• In Saint Martin: the epidemiological situation is calm, but it must be monitored closely.

• In Saint Barthélemy: the situation is evolving on the island, with an increase in the number of cases reported in recent weeks. Half of the confirmed cases recorded are visitors to the island or new residents.