Cayman Islands has 26 confirmed cases of chikungunya and 1 case of dengue
- The distribution of confirmed cases (26) has been: George Town - nine; Cayman Brac - three; West Bay - six; Bodden Town - five, Little Cayman - two and North Side - one. 22 reported travel history to countries experiencing outbreaks, (two to the Dominican Republic, three to Guyana, 16 to Jamaica and one to St Lucia). The number of locally transmitted cases remains at four.
- Of the twenty- four results awaited from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), twelve were received. Eleven of these tested negative for chikungunya of which one tested positive for dengue, and one tested positive for chikungunya.
- 26 chikungunya cases were reported during the week 14-20 October 2014 based on symptoms. Eight had travelled to Jamaica, where a chikungunya outbreak is reportedly occurring and 18 reported no travel history.
- Total number of suspected cases of chikungunya reported since 25 June 2014 is 122.
- The total number of results received thus far is 84. 26 have come back positive, 55 negative and three inconclusive. Results from 21 blood samples during 14-20 October and two previous samples are still awaited.
Published October 22, 2014
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