Ministry of Health closely monitors and prepares for the Influenza A (H3N2) Sub Clave-K

Government of Saint Lucia · Dec 17, 2025 · 4m

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is closely monitoring the increasing influenza activity in several regions worldwide and continues to strengthen public health interventions geared towards reducing local transmission and safeguarding public health. Among the circulating respiratory viruses globally, influenza has been primarily linked to the recent increases in cases and hospitalizations, particularly Influenza A (H3N2). This subtype has been detected in Saint Lucia both in 2025 and in previous years. To date, we have not recorded cases of H3N2 sub-clave K. As we navigate…