COVID-19: Epidemiological Update for July 17, 2020
Key points
In mainland France
Increase in case incidence (+19% between Week 27 and Week 28)
Increase in testing (+13% between weeks 27 and 28)
Increases in the number of confirmed cases, SOS Médecins calls, emergency room visits for suspected COVID-19, and the number of clusters
With the exception of Mayenne: viral circulation remains at a low level
In Mayenne
Rapid and significant increase in the number of cases (incidence: 52.7 per 100,000 inhabitants) linked to community-spread clusters
Strengthening of measures in this department.
Continued population screening
Classified as high vulnerability
In French Guiana, indicators are declining but SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate at a high level
In Mayotte, the epidemic is subsiding
Decrease in the consistent adoption of preventive measures (maintaining a distance of at least 1 m, greeting without shaking hands, avoiding hugs), stabilization of hygiene measures and mask-wearing.
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