COVID-19: Epidemiological Update for August 6, 2020
Key points
In mainland France
Continued increase in incidence (+33%)
Increase in incidence across all age groups, particularly pronounced among those aged 20–30
21 departments with an incidence rate > 10 per 100,000 inhabitants in S31− In Mayenne: Highest incidence rate (48 per 100,000 inhabitants) but decreasing; High vulnerability level− 10 departments with an incidence between 10 and 20 cases per 100,000 inhabitants− 10 departments with an incidence between 20 and 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
11 departments with moderate vulnerability and 1 department with high vulnerability
A significant proportion of clusters occur within extended family settings and at gatherings
Île-de-France: Rising incidence rate with 5 departments at moderate vulnerability
In French Guiana and Mayotte: continued high-level circulation of the virus
Adherence to preventive measures and the "Test-Trace-Isolate" strategy helps limit the spread of the virus
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