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Following the identification of chikungunya virus infection for the first time in the French quarter of Saint Martin in December 2013, chikungunya has been reported from a further three Caribbean islands: Saint Barthelemy (St. Barts), Martinique and Gaudeloupe. One chikungunya case has been imported from Martinique to French Guiana on the northeast coast of South America.
As of 2 January 2014, Saint Martin in Netherlands Antilles has reported 271 suspected chikungunya cases with 98 confirmed and 20 probable cases. The first officially confirmed case has been reported from the Dutch side of the island (Sint Maartin).
Saint Barthelemy has reported 16 suspected cases, 7 confirmed and 2 probable cases.
The island of Martinique has reported 13 confirmed cases plus 5 probable cases.
Guadeloupe has reported 3 chikungunya cases: one locally acquired, one imported from Saint Martin and one imported from an uspecified area.
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
