Key points

Guadeloupe

An increase in virological indicators was observed in week 2021-28. For the first time since week 2021-21, the adjusted incidence rate exceeded the alert threshold. In hospitals, the number of emergency room visits and new admissions across all departments increased compared to the previous week. The effective R value calculated from data for the past 7 days (July 14–20) was 2.17 [1.99–2.36], significantly higher than 1.

As of July 23, the incidence and positivity rates for the current week (2021-29) are above the alert and vigilance thresholds, respectively, and the upward trend continues. The situation must be monitored closely. Individual prevention measures and collective containment measures must continue to be strengthened, and vaccination efforts accelerated.

Saint Martin

In Saint Martin, viral circulation remains active. The incidence rate was relatively stable amid increased testing. The positivity rate was stable and below the vigilance threshold. New hospital admissions and the number of emergency room visits for suspected COVID-19 followed the same trend.

Saint-Barthélemy

In week 2021-28, the adjusted incidence rate was rising alongside increased testing. The positivity rate remained low and stable. In the hospital, one new admission was recorded in week 2021-28.

As of July 23 (current week 2021-29), an increase in virological indicators has been observed, and a new cluster has been reported. The situation must be monitored closely. Individual prevention measures and community-wide containment efforts must continue to be strengthened, and vaccination must be accelerated.