Nicknamed "the island of flowers", Martinique is experiencing a sharp upsurge in the number of positive cases for Covid-19. The last health bulletin published by the ARS the day before yesterday reported 3537 new cases recorded from July 19 to 25, against 2241 the week before.
Epidemiological indicators are also increasing sharply
Thus, the positivity rate is 16,5% against 15% the previous week.
The incidence rate is also climbing with 986 cases / 100 inhabitants. A figure still up compared to the week before (000/625 100 inhabitants).
The ARS emphasizes that since the start of the vaccination campaign in Martinique, 52 people have had a complete vaccination schedule, or 334% of the population over 16.14 years old. A figure too low to curb the epidemic.
The epidemic outbreak is now real with a major impact on the health system. This increase is reflected in the number of admissions to emergencies, hospitalizations and intensive care.
Clearly, the Fort-de-France University Hospital is already at saturation point in the face of the continuous and growing influx of patients linked to Covid-19.
Staff from the health reserve have arrived as reinforcements and patient transfers to the metropolis have already been scheduled. Private hospitals were also approached. _AF
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