Key Points

In Week 27 in Île-de-France, the rise in virological and hospital indicators continued, though at a slower pace compared to previous weeks. This calls for continued vigilance in the coming weeks.

• The regional crude incidence rate rose for the sixth consecutive week to 1,330 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The same upward trend was observed for the testing rate.

• The positivity rate (27.0%) rose for the seventh consecutive week.

• The BA.4 and BA.5 sublineages of the Omicron variant have been predominant in Île-de-France for the past four weeks.

• Visits to primary care for “suspected COVID-19” continued to rise.

• New hospitalizations, COVID-19-related hospital deaths, and new admissions to intensive care units increased in week 27.

• New reports of COVID-19 cases by healthcare facilities decreased slightly, while the number of new confirmed cases continued to rise.

Given the ongoing circulation of SARS-CoV-2, vaccination (and booster shots) for all eligible individuals remains essential and must be combined with strict adherence to other preventive measures.