Key Points

COVID-19

• The epidemic has continued to spread over the past 4 weeks

• Increased viral circulation across all age groups over 15, particularly among those aged 15–64

• Incidence rates are rising and remain very high among those over 65

• Only one in 10 people (12%) has received their second booster dose, which is essential for strengthening immunity among the most vulnerable

• Currently, the epidemic has little impact on healthcare services in community settings and hospitals

• Continued spread of the Omicron BA.5 sublineage, gradually replacing BA.2, which remains the dominant strain

Extreme heat, heatwave

• The Hauts-de-France region was only slightly affected by last week’s heat wave

• Météo France has issued a yellow alert for the region’s five departments

• Visible but moderate health impact in terms of healthcare utilization (SOS Médecin and emergency departments) for heat-related conditions