Key Points

COVID-19

The regional incidence rate, at 156 per 100,000 inhabitants, is stable (+2%) compared to the previous week. The incidence rate is stabilizing in Southern Corsica (-2%) and rising slightly in Northern Corsica (+6%). Both rates are above the alert threshold of 50 per 100,000 inhabitants. The testing rate is stable (5,705 per 100,000 inhabitants, or +7%). The regional positivity rate is stable (-0.1 percentage points). The number of active hospitalizations across all departments is stable at the regional level (+1 additional hospitalization compared to Week 12). The number of people hospitalized in intensive care or continuous care units is increasing (16 hospitalizations vs. 13 in Week 12).

Winter Epidemics

Bronchiolitis outbreak currently underway.

Pollen

The allergy risk across Corsica is considered moderate, with the main risk from nettles (3/5), followed by cypress and ash trees (2/5).