Key Points

COVID-19

In Week 31 of 2022, the spread of SARS-CoV-2 continued to decline in the Grand Est region

• The incidence rate continued to decline in week 31 of 2022 (365 cases per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 500 in week 30 of 2022). This decline applies to all age groups. The highest incidence rates are observed among those aged 20–29 and 30–39 (509 cases and 472 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively).

• The positivity rate (25%) remained generally stable in week 31 of 2022. However, it continues to decline among the oldest age groups (70 years and older).

• The testing rate is declining across all age groups

Heat, heat wave

• In week 31 (August 1–7, 2022), the region experienced a heatwave from August 2 to 4: two departments were placed under an orange heatwave alert (Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin), and the other departments, with the exception of Ardennes and Marne, were placed under a yellow alert. This heatwave was marked by an increase in overall healthcare utilization among those aged 75 and older, and by an increase in healthcare utilization for heat-related conditions (all ages).