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Haiti - COVID-19 : Haiti Special Report #273
18/12/2020 12:03:05

Haiti - COVID-19 : Haiti Special Report #273
WORLD SITUATION:
Friday, December 18, 2020, the number of people infected worldwide with the Covid-19 coronavirus since the start of the pandemic (Official source), amounted to 75,051,016 cases (+725,981), the day before (+767,544), Number of contaminated countries 191 (unchanged)

Bulletin of the day before: https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-32554-haiti-covid-19-haiti-special-report-272.html

Since the start of the pandemic 42,402,224 people have been cured of Covid-19 worldwide (+361,096), the day before (+397,449)

Since the start of the pandemic 1,662,679 people have died from Covid-19 around the world (+12,367 in 24 hours), the day before (+14,087)

The number of active cases (less deaths and cures) worldwide is currently 30,986,113 (+352,518 in 48 hours), the day before (not available)

World: Number of daily confirmed cases:



The continuous but moderate increase continues, but has remained stable for the last 48 hours.

Average cure rate in the world: 56.50% (-)

Average death rate in the world: 2.22% (=)

TOP 5 countries with the most active cases: (less deaths and recoveries)
1st - USA: 6,610,588 cases, (+109,100 in 24 hours) the day before (not available)
2nd - France: 2,225170 (+16,811 in 24 hours), the day before (+16,102)
3rd - United Kingdom 1,883,995 (+34,983 in 24 hours), the day before (+24,675)
4th - Spain: 1,586,268 (+11,950 in 24 hours), the day before (+10,883)
5th - India: 313,831 cases (-8,535 in 24 hours), the day before (-9,636)

TOP 5 countries with the most deaths:
1st - USA: 310,782 deaths (+3,281 in 24 hours), the day before (+3,652)
2nd - Brazil: 184,827 deaths (+1,092 in 24 hours), the day before (+936)
3rd - India: 144,789 deaths (+338 in 24 hours), the day before (+355)
4th - Mexico: 116,487 deaths (+718 in 24 hours), the day before (+670)
5th - Italy: 67,220 deaths (+683 in 24 hours), the day before (+680)

TOP 5 countries with the highest total number of healings:
1st - USA: 10,291,126 healings (+120,338 in 24h), cure rate 59.79% (-)
2nd - India: 9,520,827 healings (+31,087 in 24h), cure rate 95.40% (+)
3rd - Brazil: 6,301,547 healings (+62,355 in 24h), cure rate 88.62% (=)
4th - Russia: 2,207,398 healings (+25,702 in 24h), cure rate 79.84% (+)
5th - Turkey: 1,721,607 healings (+30,494), cure rate 88.03% (+)

DIASPORA:
USA:
Case since the first case (March 9, 2020): 17,212,496 cases (+232,719 in 24 hours), the day before (+255,005)
Heals: 10,291,126 healings (+120,338 in 24h)
National Healing Rate: 59.79% (+)
Deaths: 310,782 deaths (+3,281 in 24 hours), the day before (+3,652)
Active cases (less deaths and recoveries): 6,610,588 cases, (+109,100 in 24 hours) the day before (not available)

Canada:
Cases since the start of the epidemic: 492,582 cases (+7,006 in 24 hours), the day before (+6,512)
Healings: 403,667 people (+6,450 in 24 hours), the day before (+5,782)
National Healing Rate: 81.95% (+)
Deaths: 13,940 deaths (+125 in 24 hours), the day before (+130)
National death rate: 2.83% (-)
Active cases: (excluding death and recovery) 74,975 cases (+431 in 24 hours), the day before (+600)

Canada: Number of daily confirmed cases



The spread remains sustained and the peak of the second wave still ahead. The first inoculations of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine began on Monday in the cities of Quebec, Montreal and Toronto

France:
Cases confirmed since the first case: 2,466,228 cases (+18,254 in 24 hours), the day before (+17,615)
Healings: 181,465 people (+1,195 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,224)
National Healing Rate: 7.36% (=)
Deaths: 59,593 deaths (+258 in 24 hours in hospitals and +0 in EMS / EHPAD), the day before (+289 in total)
Active cases: (excluding death and cures) 2,225170 (+16,811 in 24 hours), the day before (+16,102)

Latin America and the Caribbean active cases (less deaths and recoveries):
Brazil: 624,060 cases (+6,379) in 24 hours), the day before (+36,929)
Mexico: 219,049 cases (+2.992 in 24 hours), the day before (+2.043)
Argentina: 130,282 cases (+2,515 in 24 hours), the day before (+3,068)
Colombia: 85,189 cases (+4,316 in 24 hours), the day before (+4,013)
Dominican Republic: 32,725 cases (+500 in 24 hours), the day before (+114)
Panama: 31,576 cases (+1,668 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,187)
Peru: 28,479 cases (+3,224 in 24 hours), the day before (-1,806)
Ecuador: 12,366 cases (+771 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,086)
Chile: 11,525 cases (+605 in 24 hours), the day before (-270)
French Guiana: 10,039 cases (+116 in 24 hours), the day before (+48)
Guadeloupe: 7.612 cases (-1 in 24 hours), the day before (-4)
Martinique: 5,206 cases (-1 case in 48 hours), the day before (not available)
Jamaica: 3,164 cases (-196 in 24 hours), the day before (-27)
Bahamas: 1,466 (+3 in 24 hours), the day before (+10)
Haiti: 1,083 cases (not available), the day before (+41)
Cuba: 864 (-12 in 24 hours), the day before (+17)

HAITI:
Epidemiological situation:
Warning: The Ministry of Public Health has not made available daily data on the Covid-19 situation in Haiti from December 15 and following. Accordingly, the information below on the situation in Haiti is the same as that of December 14 (latest partial data available).

According to the Ministry of Public Health, 30 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Haiti on December 13 and 14, 2020 (latest partial data available) for a total of 9,627 confirmed cases overall of the national territory since the first case (March 19, 2020 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30319-haiti-health-origin-of-the-first-2-cases-of-covid-19-in-haiti.html ). Previous update (+23 cases on December 12)

Healings: 8,310 people (+30 in 24 hours), the day before (+6)

Healing rate: 86.32% (-)

Deaths: 234 deaths, (unchanged since December 10).

Death rate: 2.43% (-)

Active cases: (less deaths and cures) 1,083 cases (+9 in 48h), the day before (+41)

Imported cases: 152 cases since the reopening of airports and +43 since the last report dated July 9 (109) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31348-haiti-flash-152-cases-imported-since-the-reopening-of-airports.html (Since then, this information is no longer made available)

Suspected cases investigated since March 19: 39,279 (+344 in 48 hours as of December 14)

Cases tested since the start of the pandemic: 39,265 (+330 in 48 hours as of December 14). Note that the very low number of people tested (screening) does not statistically make it possible to make a representative estimate of the cases of Covid-19 in Haiti.

Hospitalized people: 34 people (-12 in 48 hours on December 13), the day before (+2)

People in intensive care: (information not available)

People currently treated at home: 574 people (-167 in 24 hours as of December 13)

Cases confirmed by department (in 48 hours):

West: 6.507 (+)
North: 664 (+)
Artibonite: 584 (+)
Center: 496 (+)
Northeast: 307 (unchanged)
South-East: 272 (+)
South: 253 (unchanged)
Northwest: 227 (unchanged)
Grand'Anse: 170 (unchanged)
Nippes: 147 (unchanged)

UNITED STATES:
Epidemiological situation:

United States:
Case since the first case (March 9, 2020): 17,212,496 cases (+232,719 in 24 hours), the day before (+255,005)
Heals: 10,291,126 healings (+120,338 in 24h)
National Healing Rate: 59.79% (+)
Deaths: 310,782 deaths (+3,281 in 24 hours), the day before (+3,652)
National death rate: 1.81% (=)
Active cases (less deaths and recoveries): 6,610,588 cases, (+109,100 in 24 hours) the day before (not available)
Tests: 224,523,929 people were tested (+1,842,511 in 24 hours) the day before (+1,811,448)

USA: Number of daily confirmed cases



Very important 3rd wave, peak still ahead. According to Moncef Slaoui, scientific director of Operation Warp Speed ​​to vaccinate the American population, 20 million Americans could be vaccinated by the end of December if the American Medicines Agency authorizes a second vaccine of the American company Moderna (which should be the case in the near future). 25 million Americans will be vaccinated each month from January onwards.

New York State:
Cases since the start of the epidemic: 815,469 cases (+10.914 in 24 hours), the day before (+9.998)
Healings: 93,418 people (+683 in 24 hours), the day before (+770 in 48 hours)
Healing rate: 11.46% (-)
Death: 36,052 deaths (+125 in 24 hours), the day before (+96)
Death rate: 4.42% (-)
Active cases (less deaths and cures): 685,999 cases (+10,106 in 48 hours), the day before (+18,612)
Tests: 22,680,046 people tested (+202,772 in 24 hours), the day before (+160,947)

State of Massachusetts:
Cases since the start of the epidemic: 309,247 cases (+5,135 in 24 hours), the day before (+5.952)
Healings: 206,843 people healed (+19,622 in 7 days) (weekly update)
Healing rate: 66.89% (+)
Deaths: 11,558 deaths (+45 in 24 hours), the day before (+70)
Death rate: 3.74% (-)
Active cases (less deaths and cures): 90,846 cases (-14,532 in 24 hours), the day before (+5,882)
Tests: 9,901,732 people tested (not available), the day before (+124,172)

Florida:
Cases since the start of the epidemic (March 1, 2020): 1,168,483 cases (+13,148 cases in 24 hours), the day before (+11,541)
Deaths: 20,305 deaths (+101 in 24 hours), the day before (+122)
Death rate: 1.74% (-)
Tests: 14,262,140 (+131,562 in 24h), the day before (+108,401)

Miami Dade (FL):
Case since the start of the epidemie: 267,255 cases (+2.582 in 24 hours), the day before (+2.375)
Death: 4,022 deaths (+5 in 24 hours), the day before (+12)
Mortality rate: 1.50% (-)

QUEBEC:
Epidemiological situation:

Cases confirmed since the first case (February 27, 2020):
171,028 cases (+1,855 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,897)

Healing: 145,532 people (+1,364 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,274)

Death: 7.635 deaths (+22 in 24 hours), the day before (+42)

Active cases: (excluding death and recovery) 17,861 cases (+469 in 24 hours), the day before (+581)

Hospitals: 1,002 people hospitalized (+27 in 24 hours), the day before (+16)

Intensive care: 134 people (+6 in 24 hours), the day before (+3)

In Montreal, epicenter of the pandemic in Quebec where the largest Haitian community is located (nearly 150,000 members): 60,100 cases have been confirmed since the start of the epidemic (+561 in 24 hours), the day before (+626)

TOP 5 of Montreal's most contaminated boroughs:
1 - Côte-des-Neiges – Notre-Dame-de-Grâce: 5,267 cases (+45 in 24h), previous (+62)
2 - Villeray-Saint-Michel- Parc Extension: 4.936 cases (+47 in 24h), previous (+65)
3 - Montreal North: 4,619 cases (+43 in 24h), previous (+35)
4 - Ahuntsic-Cartierville: 4,619 (+42 in 24h), (+45)
5 - Mercier – Hochelaga-Maisonneuve: 4,243 (+22 in 24h), case (+28)

TOP 5 of the most contaminated regions of Quebec:
1 - Montreal: 60,100 cases (+561 in 24 hours). the day before (+626)
2 - Montérégie: 23,808 cases (+228 in 24 hours), the day before (+257)
3 - Capitale-Nationale (Quebec): 14,959 cases (+185 in 24 hours), the day before (+214)
4 - Laval: 13,904 cases (+173 in 24 hours), the day before (+156)
5 - Lanaudière: 13,302 cases (+138 in 24 hours), the day before (+110)

Province of Quebec Healing Rate: 85.09% (-)

Death rate: 4.46% (-)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
Epidemiological situation:

Cases confirmed since March 1:
157,305 (+720 in 24h) the day before (+788) First case (March 1, 2020) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30165-haiti-flash-first-case-of-covid-19-in-the-dominican-republic.html

Healings: 122,205 healings since March 1 (+217 in 24 hours), the day before (+665)

National Healing Rate: 77.69% (-)

Death: 2,375 deaths since March 1 (+3 in 24 hours), the day before (+9)

Death rate: 1.51% (=)

active cases: (excluding death and recovery) 32,725 cases (+500 in 24 hours), the day before (+114)

Hospital occupancy rate:

Covid- 19 beds: 837 out of 2,506 beds, i.e. 33% occupancy (+)
Intensive care beds: 245 out of 445 beds, i.e. 55% occupancy (+)
Beds with assisted ventilation: 127 out of 367 beds, i.e. 35% occupancy (+)

Top 5 of the most infected provinces (active case, less healings and deaths):
1 - National district: 8,204 cases (+255 in 24 hours), the day before (+81)
2 - Santo Domingo: 4,525 cases (-90 in 24 hours), the day before (-30)
3 - Santiago: 2,313 cases (+50 in 48 hours), the day before (+64)
4 - La Vega: 1,419 cases (+12 in 24 hours), the day before (+6)
4 - Espaillat: 1,077 cases (+7 in 3 days), the day before (not available)

Tests (since the 1st case): 806,580 tests (+5,049 in 24 hours), the day before (+4,160)

FRANCE:
Epidemiological situation:

Cases confirmed since the first case: 2,466,228 cases (+18,254 in 24 hours), the day before (+17,615)

Hospitalized people: 21.149 (-133 in 24 hours), the day before (+75)

Intensive care: 2,798 people (-42 in 24 hours), the day before (-31)

Healings: 181,465 people (+1,195 in 24 hours), the day before (+1,224)

National Healing Rate: 7.36% (=)

Deaths: 59,593 deaths (+258 in 24 hours in hospitals and +0 in EMS / EHPAD), the day before (+289 in total)

Death rate: 2.42% (=)

Active cases: (excluding death and cures) 2,225170 (+16,811 in 24 hours), the day before (+16,102)

Scientific news:

NEWS: COVID-19, new definitions in Haiti
Suspected case of COVI-19:
Anyone with a fever greater than or equal to 38 degrees Celsius, or a recent history of fever (within the last 14 days), with or without cough with or without breathing difficulties, body aches, unexplained headache.
Or
Anyone with a sudden change in taste (dysguesia or ageusia) or smell (hyposmia or anosmia) without associated rhinitis.
Or
Anyone with whom a clinician (doctor or nurse) suspects Covid-19.
In children: all the signs mentioned above and / or deterioration of the general condition, diarrhea or isolated fever, especially in children under 3 months.

Confirmed case of COVID-19:
Any suspected case of Covid-19 for which a test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acids) regardless of signs and symptoms. All confirmed cases of Covid-19 should be placed in institutional or residential isolation.

Recovered or declared recovered case from Covid-19:
A case of Covid-19 is declared “recovered” or “recovered” in the following situations:
Symptomatic (sick) people who test positive: at least 10 days after the disappearance of the signs of the disease with or without a new negative test (repeat the test if possible).
Or
Asymptomatic people (without symptoms) tested positive: 10 days without the appearance of any sign of disease with or without a new negative test (repeat the test if possible).

Death due to Covid-19:
Death occurring in a confirmed case (by test or by epidemiological link) or by post-mortem confirmation in the absence of any other obvious cause of death unrelated to the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Scientific News :

NEWS: COVID-19, new definitions in Haiti
Suspected COVI-19 case :
Anyone with a fever greater than or equal to 38 degrees Celsius, or a recent history of fever (within the past 14 days), with or without cough with or without breathing difficulties, aches, unexplained headache.
Or
Anyone with sudden changes in taste (dysguesia or ageusia) or smell (hyposmia or anosmia) without associated rhinitis.
Or
Anyone art a clinician (doctor or nurse) which suspects the Covid-19.
In children: all the above-mentioned signs and/or deterioration in general condition, diarrhea or isolated fever, especially in children under 3 months old.

Confirmed case of COVID-19 :
Any suspected Covid-19 case for which a test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acids regardless of signs and symptoms. All Confirmed Covid-19 Cases should be placed in institutional or residential segregation.

Recovered or declared restored case of Covid-19 :
A Covid-19 case is declared "recovered" or "reinstated" in the following situations:
Symptomatic (sick) people tested positive: at least 10 days since the disappearance of the signs of the disease with or without a new negative test (repeat of the test if possible).

Or

Asymptomatic people (not sick) tested positive: 10 days without the appearance of any sign of disease with or without a new negative test (repeat of the test if possible).

Death due to Covid-19 :
Death occurring in a confirmed case (by test or by epidemiological link) or by post mortem confirmation in the absence of any other obvious cause of death unrelated to the Covid-19 coronavirus.

SYMPTOMS :
Common symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus: cough, fever and extreme fatigue. Some people may also have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or pneumonia. On average, symptoms of Covid-19 usually develop 5 to 7 days after infection. In some infrequent cases, they may appear only on the 12th day.

TIPS :
Basic tips to protect yourself and avoid spreading as much as possible, if Covid-19 is introduced in Haiti:

  • Always cough or sneeze into your sleeves or elbow, never on the other person's face or in your hands;
  • Use tissues to wipe your hands or face and then throw them in the trash and then wash your hands;
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap or alcoholic water. You can also use a "sanitizer";
  • Avoid contact with someone with influenza-like illness and invite them to seek treatment;
  • Avoid contact with vulnerable people if you are sick;
  • Avoid greetings like handshakes and kisses;
  • Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth if you have not washed your hands;
  • Avoid people gathering.

Yesterday report :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-32554-haiti-covid-19-haiti-special-report-272.html

See also :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31426-haiti-flash-evaluation-of-traditional-haitian-remedies-against-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31143-haiti-flash-the-number-of-covid-19-cases-increased-by-more-than-600-in-one-month.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31113-haiti-flash-reopening-of-the-international-airport-official-date.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31055-haiti-flash-new-protocol-for-the-return-of-stranded-haitians-in-france.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30966-haiti-covid-19-medecin-sans-frontiere-sounds-the-alarm.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30901-haiti-flash-state-disbursements-report-to-fight-against-the-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30843-haiti-flash-presidential-decree-setting-the-general-rules-for-protecting-the-population-from-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30827-haiti-covid-19-the-state-of-health-emergency-extended-by-2-months.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30679-haiti-notice-mask-wearing-mandatory-in-public-places.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30573-haiti-ovid-19-the-distribution-of-5-million-masks-has-started.htm
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30454-haiti-flash-covid-19-first-death-in-haiti.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30401-haiti-covid-19-president-moise-announces-a-package-of-economic-relief.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30311-haiti-flash-president-moise-declares-a-state-of-health-emergency-text-of-the-order.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30218-haiti-flash-haiti-among-the-most-vulnerable-countries-face-the-covid-19.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30165-haiti-flash-first-case-of-covid-19-in-the-dominican-republic.html

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