Key Points

Increased viral circulation in Normandy, as well as throughout France. This affects all age groups, particularly young adults (ages 20–30). Seine-Maritime, Eure, and Calvados are classified as areas of active viral circulation (ZCA). Incidence rates are particularly high in large urban areas.

As of September 27, 2020,

• Decrease in incidence (82.0 in Week 39 vs. 88.0 in Week 37 cases/week/100,000 inhabitants) and increase in the positivity rate (7.4% in Week 39 vs. 6.0% in Week 38)

• Effective reproduction number (R_eff) showing a slight decrease based on positive PCR tests for SARS-CoV-2: 1.03 (1.00–1.06)

• Hospital data: 258 hospitalizations, including 42 in intensive care, on the rise

• Clusters - Cluster alert notifications: since May 11, 94 clusters have been recorded in the region, 35 of which are under investigation, including 14 in nursing homes.