Key Points

In Week 14, the COVID-19 incidence rate remained at a very high level, accompanied by a positivity rate that continued to rise.

• Mainland France:

  • Incidence rate slightly up among those aged 50 and older, more pronounced among those aged 60–79

  • Incidence and positivity rates down among those aged 10–19 for the second consecutive week

  • SARS-CoV-2 transmission remains intense in all regions

  • Hospital admissions remain at a high level and are rising in some regions

• Overseas territories:

  • High incidence rate and still rising in Réunion

  • Continued improvement in the epidemiological situation in Guadeloupe and Martinique

Variants

• Omicron is circulating almost exclusively, with the BA.2 sublineage accounting for 96% of sequences as of March 28 (Flash S13)

Prevention

• Vaccination as of April 11, 2022 (Covid Vaccine data):

  • 73.5% of those aged 18 and older and 83.4% of those aged 65 and older had received a full primary vaccination series and a booster dose

  • Only 9.2% of those aged 80 and older had received a second booster dose, which is recommended for this age group

  • A second booster dose is also recommended for those aged 60–79, nursing home residents, and immunocompromised individuals

• In a context of widespread circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses:

  • It is important to continue wearing masks and to self-isolate if symptoms develop or a COVID-19 test is positive

  • The need for individuals to follow preventive measures, including wearing a mask (especially in enclosed spaces, during large gatherings, or in the presence of vulnerable people), handwashing, and frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces

Learn more

• See our report on the COVID-19 pandemic

• Visit our page on variants

• View all national epidemiological updates