wshaw859 Posted February 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2014 For those who want more information regarding this epidemic, go to the St Martin threads. Travelers over 65 and those with heart disease, diabetes etc. need to plan travel accordingly. This disease can contribute to death in this risk group. As of 21 February 2014, more than 5,900 suspected cases have been reported in the following locations: Caribbean: Saint Martin (FR): 1,780 suspect cases Sint Maarten (NL): 65 confirmed cases Saint Barthélemy: 350 suspect cases Martinique: 3,030 suspect cases Guadeloupe: 1,380 suspect cases British Virgin Islands, Jost Van Dyke islands: 5 confirmed cases; Dominica: 45 confirmed cases including one imported case Anguilla: 5 confirmed cases including one imported case; Island Aruba: one confirmed imported case Saint Kitts & Nevis: one confirmed case South America: French Guiana: 7 confirmed/probable cases including 2 autochthonous cases and 5 imported cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted February 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) According to the CDC, little to panic about: http://www.cdc.gov/chikungunya/ But good to be informed, and slather on the insect repellent. Edited February 25, 2014 by sippican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanQ Posted March 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Many sick now, 2 dead from chik http://blog.sermo.com/2014/03/04/chikungunya-virus-spreading-quickly-in-the-caribbean/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMorgan100 Posted March 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think most of the people dying from old age are actually dying from the virus. Can't be sure, but it makes sense since this virus hits old people especially strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanQ Posted March 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think most of the people dying from old age are actually dying from the virus. Can't be sure, but it makes sense since this virus hits old people especially strong. 1 or 2 of 100 with chik will die http://www.livescience.com/43241-what-is-chikungunya-fever-virus-mosquito.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMorgan100 Posted March 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2014 At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if the governments were covering up the facts. If that's THE case, the "real" death rates ARE much higher. I'm no psychic, but I'd cancel my trip with these types of facts. The older folks and children should stay on the cruise ships where it's relatively safe compared to these jungle island environments where nasty mosquitos are viciously attacking tourists. The people saying everything is safe are probably industry shills working for the islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanQ Posted March 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2014 At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if the governments were covering up the facts. If that's THE case, the "real" death rates ARE much higher. I'm no psychic, but I'd cancel my trip with these types of facts. The older folks and children should stay on the cruise ships where it's relatively safe compared to these jungle island environments where nasty mosquitos are viciously attacking tourists. The people saying everything is safe are probably industry shills working for the islands. govt not doing test now and only treat sick so many sick to many for count same as on Martinique and Vir Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGirlKS Posted March 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 5, 2014 1 or 2 of 100 with chik will die http://www.livescience.com/43241-what-is-chikungunya-fever-virus-mosquito.html Wow! That's scary statistic to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted March 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hmmm, looking at posting profiles, seems like we have some new CCers trying to scare tourists away from Martinique and some of the other ports.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMorgan100 Posted March 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 5, 2014 CruiseGirlKS, While I do agree that some, if not most people will die at some point in their life, I think the statistic ShanQ posted was incorrect. This article says 0.3/1,000 will die. http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/chikungunya_fever/basic_facts/pages/factsheet_health_professionals.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbell21219 Posted March 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hmmm, looking at posting profiles, seems like we have some new CCers trying to scare tourists away from Martinique and some of the other ports.:confused: Martinique is so un-friendly towards Americans they don't need a disease to keep me away lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickMorgan100 Posted March 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) interesting Edited March 5, 2014 by RickMorgan100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted March 5, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 5, 2014 OK, so the joke is on us all - you joined two days ago, and have posted in three different forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted March 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Martinique is so un-friendly towards Americans they don't need a disease to keep me away lol. Maybe Carnival will cancel this port now and replace it with a nice FRIENDLY island. An island that wants to book excursions with people ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted July 13, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Will check CDC o and other sites as noted, but aside from the comments back and forth can anyone who has been there recently give an update...? do the cruiselines give any special alerts for this/other ports? I am susceptible to mosquito bites despite use of deet so for me the facts are crucial.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted July 13, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) Wow reading the initial thread I thought this was an attempt to raise awareness of the disease so that those going on their carribbean cruise could be safe and still enjoy their time in our wonderful islands but as others have since noted it actually looks like a couple of trolls scaremongering... Lets look at some facts - It has been around since 1953 so it isn't new. Symptoms of the malaria-like illness include fever, headache, chills, sensitivity to light, and rash, vomiting and severe joint pain, according to World Health Organization (WHO). Occasional cases of eye, neurological and heart complications have been reported, as well as gastrointestinal complaints, it adds. They usually begin three to seven days after infection occurs. The consequences include a long period of joint pains which may persist for years in some cases. Though the virus rarely leads to death, the problem is that there is currently no vaccine available. The treatment only aims at improving the symptoms. In other words pretty much same symptoms and treatment of malaria, with only the very few having extreme reactions. The Pan American Health Organization says that about 165,000 cases have been either suspected or confirmed in the Caribbean since it was first documented in 2013-2014 with 14 death cases. Most of the cases have been detected in Dominican Republic, Guadalupe, Martinique and Haiti. I also note that there have been cases documented in 6 US states now but I guess they don't count?! Edited July 13, 2014 by IslandStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted July 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2014 What about the cases reported in x6 US states so far - perhaps the world should avoid the USA now too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitwif Posted July 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 17, 2014 What about the cases reported in x6 US states so far - perhaps the world should avoid the USA now too! Maybe we should all just barricade ourselves in our homes?? Seriously...wear mosquito repellant, exercise good hand hygiene, and enjoy your vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted July 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Maybe we should all just barricade ourselves in our homes?? Seriously...wear mosquito repellant, exercise good hand hygiene, and enjoy your vacation. Just in case it wasn't clear my last post was sarcastic and directed to the original poster :cool: as I agree that visitors should just wear repellent and enjoy the Caribbean rather than scaremonger away from the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitwif Posted July 18, 2014 #20 Share Posted July 18, 2014 In case you missed it, I was playing up your sarcasm :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted July 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted July 20, 2014 In case you missed it, I was playing up your sarcasm :) oo way too subtle for me!:cool::D:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted July 24, 2014 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Oh good! Some more anti-French comments. I do hope that all you people just stay away. I happen to love France, and the French, and the French islands. Oh, but how DARE they not all speak English just for us! How DARE they not respond to emails written in English because, well, WE'RE AMURICANS, dang it! How DARE they not care about catering to American tourists and our American dollars?!?!?! :rolleyes: Anyway, mosquitos love me. I always make sure I have "fresh" insect repellant with a high level of DEET. And read the instructions about how to use it combined with sunscreen. I do this even when there is no sky-is-falling panic about the latest mosquito-borne virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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