Santé publique France is seeking a scientific expert in the field of environmental health to join its Scientific Council. Expertise in the impact of climate change on public health...

Key Points COVID-19 Since March 1, 1,240 outbreaks have been reported, 136 of which are currently under investigation. In week 53, 20 COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care...

Key Points Epidemiological indicators for SARS-CoV-2 in Martinique show a relatively stable trend for the epidemic in week 53. The incidence rate was increasing, while the...

Key Points Guadeloupe: Despite extensive testing last week, the positivity rate remains stable, having stayed below the 5% alert threshold since late November (2020-48). The...

Key Points The trend of the epidemic in the region during week 53 of 2020 remains concerning, with viral circulation well above the threshold for active virus circulation—set at 50...

Published weekly, the epidemiological update on COVID-19 surveillance provides a detailed analysis of the various indicators established by Santé publique France and its network of...

Detected in mid-December, a potentially more contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant (VOC 202012/01 UK) is circulating in England. The discovery of this SARS-CoV-2 variant required the rapid...

Key Points In the last week of 2020, there was an increase in the incidence rate and positivity rate, even as testing activity slowed compared to previous weeks, indicating a...

Summary In week 53 (December 28, 2020, to January 3, 2021), total activity at SOS Médecins clinics increased among adults (+11%, or +5,055 visits) and decreased among children...

Summary In week 53 (December 28, 2020, to January 3, 2021), emergency department visits increased among adults (+7%, or +14,964 visits) and among children aged 2–14 (+3%, or +804...