Key Points

COVID-19

In the Grand Est region, the number of new cases rose slightly in week 42 of 2021 (2,311 compared to 1,953 in week 41 of 2021), while the number of people tested continued to decline (174,217 in week 42 of 2021 compared to 226,435 in week 41 of 2021). The incidence rate rose slightly to 41.9 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants, but remains below the threshold for active virus circulation (set at 50 per 100,000 inhabitants). The positivity rate, meanwhile, is on the rise (1.3% compared to 0.9% in week 41 of 2021).

Bronchiolitis

• Increased activity in emergency departments and SOS Médecins clinics

• Epidemic situation