Key Points

In Week 27, epidemiological indicators of SARS-CoV-2 circulation pointed to a worsening of the situation in Île-de-France.
After 12 weeks of decline, the regional incidence rate for Week 27 rose for the second consecutive week, reaching 55 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The testing rate showed an upward trend, but this alone did not explain the rise in incidence. The positivity rate was also on the rise, for the first time in several weeks.

The number of reported new hospitalizations rose for the first time in 13 weeks. The number of admissions to critical care units continued to decline in Week 27, though at a less pronounced rate than in previous weeks. The number of reported deaths in hospitals among COVID-19 patients was down in Week 27.

As of July 13, 6,528,398 people had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 5,147,348 had completed the full vaccination series, representing 53.2% and 41.9% of the Île-de-France population, respectively. The increase in vaccination coverage remained very low among people aged 50 and older.

Against the backdrop of a resurgence of the epidemic and the increasing spread of the Delta variant, it is important to encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated, with the goal of achieving a sufficient level of herd immunity and protecting the most vulnerable. It is also essential to maintain a high level of adherence to prevention and testing measures.