Key Points

COVID-19

• In week 47, viral circulation appears to be increasing. As of November 27, the number of patients currently hospitalized in general wards has risen compared to the previous Sunday, and the number of patients hospitalized in intensive care units due to COVID-19 infection has also increased.

Chikungunya, dengue, Zika

• In Corsica, one case of local dengue transmission was confirmed in week 40.

Bronchiolitis

• Epidemic phase.

• SOS Médecins - 22 consultations for bronchiolitis were conducted in week 47, accounting for 12.4% of all consultations for children under 2 years of age, a slight decrease compared to week 46 (16.5%).

• Emergency departments - 19 visits for bronchiolitis were recorded in emergency departments in week 47, representing 15.7% of all visits by children under 2 years of age, a slight increase compared to week 46 (17 visits, representing 14.3% of consultations). In addition, six hospitalizations for bronchiolitis were recorded following an emergency department visit among children under 2 years of age (vs. 4 the previous week).

Flu

• The flu season has not yet begun in Corsica.

Acute gastroenteritis

• Emergency departments: low activity.

• SOS Médecins associations: low activity.

• Sentinelles Network: moderate activity.