World Blood Donor Day: Kick-off in the RCI car park
The French Blood Establishment of Martinique organized several collections of blood donation points throughout the week, as a part of the World Blood Donor day celebrations on June 14th. The operation was named “All donors, all caregivers”. Its official kick-off will be launched on Tuesday, June 14, with 3 collection points:...
Read moreMartinique’s CHU will revive its white plan on Thursday.
Jérôme Le Brière, CHU of Martinique’s director-general, advises his colleagues in an internal memo that the white plan has been reactivated one month after it was suspended. The inflow of patients to the emergency department, the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak on our territory, and operational challenges are all...
Read moreFor the seventh week in a row in Martinique, a highly infectious variant of Covid-19 indicates the epidemic’s growth
The data for the Covid-19 pandemic in Martinique for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2022, is released by the Regional Health Agency on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. For the seventh week in a row, the indications are rising. Out of the 21,971 tests conducted over this time...
Read moreCovid-19: 7924 new cases, a sharp increase in the epidemic in Martinique
The circulation of SARS-CoV2 does not decrease between May 30 and June 5, 2022, in Martinique, according to the weekly bulletin published this Tuesday, June 7, 2022, by the ARS. A sharper increase in new cases this week The number of new cases is increasing for the 6th week in a...
Read moreMartinique’s influenza outbreak: experts advise getting vaccinated and eating a healthy diet
Influenza is a common viral respiratory virus that normally occurs between November and April, causing seasonal outbreaks. An outbreak is presently raging in Martinique. To successfully combat the spread of all viruses, including Covid and the flu, the Public Health Ministry of France reminds the citizens that “barrier gestures must...
Read moreThis weekend, on-call medical homes are available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
During this Pentecost weekend, the Regional Health Agency is increasing the hours of on-call medical homes. This is to maintain continuity of treatment and prevent congestion in the event of an emergency. During the Pentecost weekend, the hours of operation of on-call medical centres are extended. They will be open...
Read moreMartinique is dealing with a flu outbreak
The influenza virus has been rapidly spreading over the last seven days. Martinique is now experiencing an influenza outbreak. The removal of restriction measures, as well as loosening border restrictions, has led to the return of COVID-19 as well as the flu. The Martiniquearea was categorized in the pre-epidemic phase with respect...
Read moreAction Sida Martinique organized an open day to raise awareness about sexual health
“Action Sida Martinique” is inviting the public to the Cite’ DIllion in Fort De France in connection with the first iteration of their “the week for the promotion of sexual health”. The Government explains this week as an international approach to positively approach sexuality and is not confined only...
Read moreCovid in Martinique: 5,344 new positive cases reported in one week
The latest weekly bulletin covering the Covid situation released by the ARS shows that in Martinique, 5,344 new Covid cases were reported in one week. In Martinique, the spread of the Covid virus is not decreasing. While screening data suggest a small decrease, the rate of incidence remained stable. However,...
Read moreThe stability of Covid-19 statistics with 5,344 new cases reported in Martinique
The Covid Disease Surveillance Update, published by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Martinique on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, provides the weekly update on the count. Between May 23 and 29, 2019, 5,344 new cases were recorded in Martinique. There are 29 patients in hospital – four in critical...
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