Epidemiological surveillance in Corsica. Update as of August 4, 2022.

Key Points

COVID-19

In week 30, viral circulation is declining sharply but remains high. The number of patients currently hospitalized in general wards is increasing, while the number in intensive care remains stable.

  • Incidence rate is falling sharply;

  • Testing rates are declining sharply;

  • Positivity rate in sharp decline; Covid-19-related activity at the SOS Médecins association decreasing;

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

  • Number of active conventional hospitalizations is increasing;

  • the number of patients in intensive care remains stable;

  • Four new deaths recorded.

Extreme heat, heat wave

  • No heat wave is forecast for Corsica in the coming days, justifying a heat wave alert.

  • Activity in emergency rooms and SOS Médecins for conditions potentially related to the heat is in line with expected levels

Pollen

  • The allergy risk across Corsica is considered moderate, with a low risk associated with grasses, olive trees, and nettles.

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