Key Points

In Week 51, virological indicators rose for the 11th consecutive week.

• Increase in the incidence rate (IR) in all departments; 3 departments have an IR exceeding 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants: Eure-et-Loir, Indre-et-Loire, Loiret

• IR rising among those aged 15–44 and 45–64

• Increase in the positivity rate (PR) in the general population and among symptomatic individuals

• Stabilization of emergency room visits for suspected COVID-19 and admissions to critical care

Prevention

• Regional vaccination coverage as of November 27: 79.1% for one dose, 78.0% for the full series, and 35.5% for the booster dose.

• Vaccination coverage among those eligible for the booster dose was 82.1% (80.7% nationally)

• Importance of combined measures: vaccination, including the booster dose for all eligible individuals, participation in contact tracing, and adherence to preventive measures