Key Points

• Continued decline in virological indicators (incidence and positivity rates) in Week 36 across most regions of Hauts-de-France, with viral circulation remaining higher among those aged 20–39;

• Gradual easing of pressure on healthcare services, notably with a decrease in new hospitalizations and new admissions to critical care units again observed in week 36;

• As of September 14, nearly 4 out of 5 residents of Hauts-de-France (73.6%) had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than two-thirds (69.8%) had completed their vaccination series, though subregional disparities persist.