In Martinique, the Covid-19 epidemic has accelerated. According to the Regional Health Agency (ARS), on Tuesday we could cross the barrier of 700 positive cases. Figures that worry and which have pushed the health authorities to encourage vaccination to improve the vaccination coverage rate: only 15.35% of people over 12 years of age in Martinique have received a dose. 

The Covid-19 epidemic accelerated further this week in Martinique where patients could be transferred to the metropolis, local health authorities said on Monday.

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Martinique had already quadrupled (410 positive cases, against 110 the previous week) between June 28 and July 4.

It doubled again the following week, with 997 new cases between July 5 and 11.

According to the Regional Health Agency (ARS), on Tuesday we could cross the barrier of 700 positive cases.

Low vaccination rate

Figures that worry and which have pushed the health authorities to encourage vaccination to improve the vaccination coverage rate: only 15.35% of people over 12 years of age in Martinique have received a dose.

Demonstrations have multiplied in Fort de France against the obligation to be vaccinated.

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"With the increase in cases of covid, the supply of care at the Martinique University Hospital is deteriorating", also explain Benjamin Garel, Director General of the University Hospital of Martinique (CHUM), and François Roques, President of the Commission. Medical Establishment.

Despite the contribution of external resources, the management of the CHUM fears being quickly overwhelmed, and surgical interventions have already been canceled and some hospitalizations postponed. 

Faced with this situation, "the transfer of Covid or non-Covid patients is envisaged to the metropolis," said the press release.