"Intensive and Widespread Transmission": Chikungunya Passes in Epidemic Phase in Mayotte
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The agency indicated that ‘from 26 May May Mayotte entered the epidemic phase’, reflecting an ‘accelerated circulation of the chikungunya virus throughout the territory’. Between 2 March and 25 May, approximately 560 confirmed cases of the disease were recorded, and the trend continues to increase. Moreover, the French health authorities pointed out that dengue cases in the archipelago rose to about 21 since the beginning of the year. The French…
Since May 26, Mayotte has been in the epidemic phase for chikungunya. "Transmission" is "intense" and widespread," the authorities announce. A vaccination campaign has been launched for adults at risk. - "Intensive and widespread transmission": Chikungunya is passing in the epidemic phase in Mayotte (Health and well-being).
This change in alert level follows an acceleration in the transmission of the virus, according to Public Health France in its new newsletter on Monday 2 June.
Since the beginning of 2025, 560 confirmed cases of chikungunya have been reported in Mayotte, 204 of which in the only week of May 19-25.
"This change in alert level follows a marked acceleration in the transmission of chikungunya virus throughout the country," explains Public Health France.
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