Epidemiological Situation of Chikungunya in the Caribbean. Update as of April 17, 2014.

Analysis of the Epidemiological Situation

The chikungunya epidemic continues in Saint Martin, but the intensity of viral circulation has been decreasing over the past few weeks based on all reported indicators. This territory remains in phase 3b of the Psage*: widespread epidemic. In Saint Barthélemy, the epidemic has slowed in recent weeks. However, this territory remains in Phase 3a of the Psage* chikungunya system: Epidemic Situation. In Martinique, the epidemic is still in the progression phase. Martinique remains in Phase 3a of the Psage: Epidemic Situation. In Guadeloupe, the circulation of the virus has intensified over the past 3 weeks. This department was placed on April 10 in Phase 3a of the Psage*: Epidemic situation. In French Guiana, the number of new locally acquired cases is increasing. French Guiana remains in Phase 2 of the Psage*: Moderate local transmission*

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