The Ministry of Well being in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an advisory, urging each residents and guests to take proactive measures in safeguarding themselves towards an array of infectious ailments.
This alert encompasses the continued COVID-19 pandemic, dengue fever, leptospirosis, and a resurgence of Influenza A – H1N1, often known as the swine flu.
Surge in influenza A – H1N1 Circumstances
Between December twenty fifth of final yr and January sixth of this yr, a palpable surge in Influenza A – H1N1 instances has set off alarm bells throughout the healthcare system.
Throughout this temporary but regarding timeframe, the Ministry of Well being reported 32 laboratory-confirmed instances of Influenza A – H1N1.
COVID-19 continues to loom
As of January 6, the tally of confirmed SARS-COV2 instances in St. Vincent and the Grenadines has reached a complete of 9,804 instances because the preliminary outbreak in 2021.
In 2023 alone, the nation witnessed 243 confirmed instances, and whereas the brand new yr has simply begun, two further instances have already been reported in 2024.
Dengue fever and leptospirosis statistics
The Ministry of Well being’s advisory additionally highlighted the prevalence of different infectious ailments within the area.
In 2023, St. Vincent and the Grenadines recorded 17 instances of dengue fever, emphasizing the continued significance of vigilance in combating this mosquito-borne sickness.
Moreover, there have been 20 reported instances of leptospirosis in the identical yr, prompting heightened consciousness and preventative measures.
