Health Monitoring in Corsica. Bulletin of May 27, 2026.

Key Points

Extreme heat, heat wave

  • Emergency service activity related to the heat is in line with seasonal expectations and has remained stable over the past few weeks. One consultation for a heat-related condition took place at SOS Médecins.

Pollen and allergies

  • Allergy-related activity at SOS Médecins increased in S21.
  • As of May 26, pollen levels were very high from Balagne to central Corsica and high in the rest of the island.

Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika

  • In Corsica, no imported cases of dengue, chikungunya, or Zika have been confirmed.

Mortality

  • No excess mortality was observed.

In relation to

Fortes chaleurs, canicule

Extreme heat, heat wave

thematic dossier

Heat waves can have a significant impact on health. It is therefore essential to take proper precautions. Certain measures must be put in place, especially for those most at risk.

thematic dossier

Climate

De fortes variations climatiques peuvent avoir des conséquences sanitaires et environnementales dramatiques. Les conséquences sur la santé peuvent être physiques ou psychologiques.

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