Key Points

• In urban areas, during week 45, the number of people seeking care for suspected Covid-19 is declining (SOS Médecins), while consultations for acute respiratory infections and flu-like syndromes of all etiologies (Covid-19, flu-like syndromes, and other ARIs) are on the rise again after a decline in week 44 (Réseau Sentinelles).

• In hospitals, the decline in the number of new emergency room visits and hospitalizations for suspected COVID-19 continues, while the number of new admissions to general and critical care units remains stable.

• Vaccination coverage for the second booster dose increased slightly this week but remains insufficient (36.5% among those over 60 and 40.2% among those over 80).