In Reunion, twelve deaths "related to chikungunya" since the beginning of the year, according to Public Health France, which evokes a trend towards the decline of the epidemic

The writing of "Liberation" summarizes the main news of the day.

"These deaths occurred in people over 70 years of age (...) with co-morbidities", mainly "chronic pathologies", said the health agency.

The public health agency points out, however, that "this trend will have to be confirmed in the coming weeks", stressing that "the chikungunya epidemic is still active throughout the territory".

Three new deaths "related to chikungunya" were recorded in Reunion, bringing the number of deaths since the beginning of the year, announced Public Health France Wednesday, May 7, 2025. In its newsletter, the national agency reports a slight decrease in the epidemic.

On May 7, 2025, Public Health France announced a new assessment of the deaths associated with the ongoing chikungunya epidemic in Réunion. It increased from nine deaths to twelve.