Doctors reassure public amid rise in respiratory illnesses |31 October 2026

Dr Gedeon (right) and Dr Jouanneau during the press conference (Photo: Anel Robert)

Doctors reassure public amid rise in respiratory illnesses

By Gilliana Anacoura

Health authorities have confirmed a recent increase in respiratory infections in Seychelles but say there is no evidence of a Covid-19 outbreak, despite a rise in the number of cases being detected through increased testing.

Speaking to the media yesterday, Dr Jude Gedeon and Dr Josapha Jouanneau said upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) and influenza A are currently circulating in the community, while between 12 and 17 Covid-19 cases are being recorded weekly.

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