Suriname's Ministry of Health confirmed a significant rise in chikungunya infections. More than 1,357 people tested positive, confirming local transmission. One death was confirmed and another remained under investigation.
In April 2021, increased levels of rainfall across Suriname have led to country-wide flooding. All ten districts of Suriname (Paramaribo, Nickerie, Coronie, Saramacca, Commewijne, Wanica, Para, Marowijne, Sipaliwini, Brokopondo) have reported flooding in most of their communities. On 24 April, local media reported floo