influenza Outbreak in Wallis and futuna
Updated as of December 30, 2025
Associated Areas: Wallis and Futuna
Intense Influenza Activity
Influenza activity remains high in Wallis and futuna, and the upcoming end-of-year holiday gatherings are expected to exacerbate the situation.
As the beginning of December, health officials have recorded 714 cases of seasonal flu, and the first death related to the virus has been reported, according to franceinfo.
Preventative Measures
Health authorities are urging residents to practice barrier measures to slow the spread of the virus. these include avoiding close contact with individuals who are sick.
Individuals experiencing symptoms are advised to avoid festive gatherings to protect loved ones and the wider community. Key recommendations include staying in isolation, ventilating indoor spaces, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, and practicing regular handwashing.
In health centers, mask-wearing remains mandatory, and visits to hospitalized patients are limited to one visitor at a time.
