Epidemiological surveillance in Corsica. Update as of August 4, 2022.
Key Points
COVID-19
In week 30, viral circulation is declining sharply but remains high. The number of patients currently hospitalized in general wards is increasing, while the number in intensive care remains stable.
Incidence rate is falling sharply;
Testing rates are declining sharply;
Positivity rate in sharp decline; Covid-19-related activity at the SOS Médecins association decreasing;
Covid-19-related activity in emergency departments is decreasing;
Number of active conventional hospitalizations is increasing;
the number of patients in intensive care remains stable;
Four new deaths recorded.
Extreme heat, heat wave
No heat wave is forecast for Corsica in the coming days, justifying a heat wave alert.
Activity in emergency rooms and SOS Médecins for conditions potentially related to the heat is in line with expected levels
Pollen
The allergy risk across Corsica is considered moderate, with a low risk associated with grasses, olive trees, and nettles.
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