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Guadeloupe Hospital Activates Emergency Plan Following Health Crisis
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At a glance
- Guadeloupe is currently experiencing a three-week-long epidemic, primarily driven by influenza A, specifically the K variant of the H3N2 virus, known for its high transmissibility.
- cases have steadily increased since the beginning of December,and health officials anticipate a challenging start to the new year.
- In a statement, Sandrine Cotton, Deputy Director General of the CHU de Guadeloupe, announced that in response to the current health situation - marked by a significant resurgence...
Guadeloupe is currently experiencing a three-week-long epidemic, primarily driven by influenza A, specifically the K variant of the H3N2 virus, known for its high transmissibility.
cases have steadily increased since the beginning of December,and health officials anticipate a challenging start to the new year. Dr. Bruno Jarrige, head of crisis medical operations at the Guadeloupe University Hospital (CHU), indicated this ten days ago when the “tension management” plan was activated, according to La 1ère.
In a statement, Sandrine Cotton, Deputy Director General of the CHU de Guadeloupe, announced that in response to the current health situation – marked by a significant resurgence of influenza cases -…