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VIDEO. In Martinique, many skeptics and very few vaccinated

2021-08-03T13:21:40.488Z


Distrust of the state, preference for traditional medicine ... In Martinique, and while the Covid-19 epidemic is flaring up


Particularly affected by the Delta variant, Martinique has been re-defined since Friday.

Overseas, the situation is currently considered "dramatic" by Prime Minister Jean Castex.

The island had an incidence rate of 1,040 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, one of the highest in France, against an average of 218 for the entire territory.

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“This situation is causing the saturation of hospital capacities in the territory, despite the efforts made by health establishments. To date, 190 patients are hospitalized in Martinique, including 27 in intensive care, ”indicated the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Martinique on Sunday. A fourth wave that hits Martinique head-on, while the vaccination campaign is slowing down: only about 20% of the population is vaccinated.

Source: leparis

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