Public Health Surveillance in the French West Indies - Special Epidemiological Update on Hurricanes Irma and Maria, October 3, 2017.
Highlights
In Saint Martin, activity in the emergency departments at CH Fleming and the health clinics remains steady and stable compared to the previous week (100 visits/day at the hospital and 70 visits/day at the clinics). Consultations for trauma, wounds, cuts, and burns have decreased over time, accounting for two out of every ten consultations island-wide last week. Gastrointestinal symptoms remain a minority, with no signs of severity.
In Saint-Barthélemy, activity is down, with about twenty visits observed daily. Over the past week, trauma, wounds, and secondary infections accounted for 37% of all consultations, a figure comparable to that observed the previous week. Infectious gastrointestinal syndromes remain a minority. No significant public health events have been reported. There are no public health alerts at this time.
In Guadeloupe, no epidemics are currently active. No significant reports have been made by healthcare professionals. A potential delayed health impact should be monitored
In Martinique, no epidemics are currently active. No increase in routinely monitored epidemiological indicators has been recorded since Hurricane Maria struck Martinique. A potential delayed health impact should be monitored
The medical and psychological assessment is currently being compiled and consolidated. To date, available information indicates significant activity by CUMP teams: 275 calls received and 784 field interventions.
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