Key Points

• The rapid deterioration of the epidemiological situation continued throughout the region in week 29, particularly in the Nord department compared to other departments. There was a sharp increase in new infections among young adults and a more recent deterioration among older adults (>65 years old)

• No significant impact on regional healthcare capacity was observed in week 29.

• The L452R mutation (characteristic of the Delta variant) was found in the majority (93%) of viral strains in the region

• Vaccination as of July 25, 2021: 3 out of 5 residents of Hauts-de-France (60%) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1 in 2 people (50%) have completed their vaccination series