Influenza Outbreak Update in French Guiana. As of February 23, 2022.

Key Points

  • Stable number of consultations for acute respiratory infections in private practice over the past two weeks

  • High flu activity in the Maroni region despite a decrease in the number of consultations

  • Decrease in emergency department visits for flu-like symptoms, but the proportion of visits followed by hospitalizations remains stable

  • Positivity rate in community practice remains stable and at a high level

  • Circulating influenza viruses: A/H3N2 (predominant) and A/H1N1pdm09

  • No new severe cases admitted to intensive care

French Guiana has remained in the flu epidemic phase since early February (week 2022-05).

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