Time: 2024-07-16
Since the last update , Hawai'i has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases , with 1,089 additional cases reported from 2 to 8 July . The test positivity rate decreased from 16.1 % to 14.7 % , with 144 average daily cases statewide . Hospitalizations averaged 105 , and there were seven patients in ICU beds , resulting in one death . The activity level has decreased , leading to a change in the alert level from red to blue.
In French Polynesia , seven new dengue cases were confirmed in EpiWeek 27 , bringing the total reported cases to 77 since November 27 , 2023 . The majority of cases reside in Tahiti , with active transmission in Tahiti , Moorea , and Nuku - Hiva . Since May 1 , 2024 , twelve cases have been exported to France , indicating the virus 's active circulation . The blue alert remains in effect for dengue in French Polynesia.
Samoa reported 12 new lab - confirmed dengue cases in EpiWeek 27 , bringing the total to 468 since November 2023 . The most affected age group is 20 to 29 years , with the North - West of Upolu and Apia Urban Area experiencing the highest number of cases . The blue alert for dengue remains in place , with serotype results pending.
In French Polynesia , three new influenza A cases were confirmed in EpiWeek 27 , indicating a declining trend . However , since April 1st , there have been 378 confirmed influenza cases , with 173 requiring hospitalization and 10 deaths . The blue alert for influenza A remains in effect.
Kiribati reported a typhoid outbreak , with 75 cases diagnosed by EpiWeek 27 . No clusters have been identified , and the red alert is in place . Additionally , a foodborne illness outbreak in French Polynesia affected 43 people due to improper food storage , resulting in hospitalizations.
The ongoing COVID-19 situation in French Polynesia remains a concern , with an increase in cases and positivity rates . Variants such as KP.2 , KP.3 , and KS.1 are circulating , with a possible new epidemic wave starting . Niue reported seven confirmed COVID-19 cases , urging those with symptoms to test promptly.
France has documented 719 imported cases of dengue , with cases returning from regions like Guadeloupe and Martinique . Local transmission of Dengue fever was reported in Prols , near Montpellier , marking the first case in metropolitan France in 2024 . Australia saw a new measles case in a returned overseas traveler , emphasizing the importance of vaccination and public health measures.
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