Key Points

Influenza

• Reunion Island remains in the midst of a flu epidemic, with type A(H3N2) being the predominant strain. The health impact intensified in week 42 despite a decrease in emergency room visits. The proportion of cases in private practice and the flu positivity rate (42%) remained stable compared to the previous week.

Bronchiolitis

• Health indicators have declined after three consecutive weeks of increases.

Gastroenteritis

• The region is experiencing a gastroenteritis epidemic (indicators remained stable among children under 5)

COVID-19

• The number of emergency department visits due to COVID-19 remained low, with a decrease in visits in Week 42 compared to the previous week (3 visits in Week 42 versus 6 visits in Week 41).

• The number of hospitalizations following an emergency department visit due to COVID-19 was also low, with only 2 hospitalizations in Week 42 versus 3 hospitalizations in Week 41.

Other health indicators remain at their baseline levels.