Health Monitoring in Brittany. Update as of December 24, 2021.
Key Points
COVID-19
Stabilization of the incidence rate (IR) calculated based on PCR and antigen tests. The regional IR dropped from 300 per 100,000 inhabitants in Week 49 to 291 per 100,000 inhabitants in Week 50. The IRs are above 300 per 100,000 inhabitants in Morbihan and Ille-et-Vilaine and above 200 per 100,000 inhabitants in Finistère and Côtes d’Armor: +9 points in the Côtes d’Armor, -4 points in Finistère, +3 points in Ille-et-Vilaine, and -46 points in Morbihan. In week 50, no EPCI exceeded an IT of 450, and only one EPCI had an IT below 100 per 100,000 inhabitants. The majority of EPCIs (40 out of 60) have an incidence rate between 100 and 300 per 100,000 inhabitants. Key areas of concern regarding those under 35 years of age across the entire region, Ille-et-Vilaine, and Morbihan. Estimated vaccination coverage by place of residence reaches 82.5% for a single dose and 81.4% for a full course.
Bronchiolitis
Epidemic activity. Stable virological indicators.
Influenza
Activity remains low. Increased viral circulation according to virology data from Rennes University Hospital.
Gastroenteritis
High activity. Increase in indicators observed primarily among children under 5 years of age visiting emergency departments.
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