Health Alerts

The number of suspected dengue fever cases in an outbreak first reported in late March has mounted to 137, with DENV-1 identified in those samples sent for testing. While in Tahiti, the count of locally-transmitted DENV-2 infections has risen to 20 (Mahina, Arue, Papeete (Taunoa), Faa’a, Papearii and Papetoai (on Moorea). Nearly 50 confirmed or suspected DENV-1 infections have also been reported (in Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Tahaa, Nuku Hiva and Rangiroa). Read more.