Key Points

COVID-19

In week 27, viral circulation continues to increase, though at a slower rate than the previous week. The number of active cases in general wards and intensive care units remains generally stable.

• incidence rate on the rise;

• Testing rates are rising;

• Positivity rate increasing;

• COVID-19-related activity at the SOS Médecins association is decreasing;

• Covid-19-related activity in emergency departments is stable;

• slight decrease in the number of patients currently hospitalized in general wards;

• Number of patients in intensive care remains stable;

• Four new deaths recorded.

Extreme heat, heat wave

• Emergency departments - Emergency department activity for heat-related illnesses (HRI) remains low and stable compared to the previous week.

• SOS Médecins - Six diagnoses of “heatstroke and dehydration” were made in week 27; activity remains low.

Pollen

• Moderate risk, with the main risk from grasses.