Key Points

Leptospirosis

• The seasonal leptospirosis outbreak has begun at a high level.

• Current weather conditions are favorable for the survival of the bacteria in the environment. The number of cases reported in January 2024 is higher than in previous years.

• In 8 out of 10 cases, the patients resided in the southern part of the island.

Dengue

• Active circulation in the southern part of the island, with several outbreaks in the municipality of St. Joseph.

• Optimal weather conditions for the vector.

• Ongoing epidemic in Mauritius/Rodrigues.

COVID-19

• COVID-19 viral circulation is stable and low.

Influenza

• No flu outbreak alert.

• Indicators have been stable over the past three weeks.

• In the city, however, there has been an increase in the proportion of cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI).

Gastroenteritis

• No current outbreak.

• Surveillance indicators have been stable over the past three weeks.

Bronchiolitis

• Reunion Island is entering the post-epidemic phase with limited health impact.