Epidemiological surveillance in Corsica. Update as of March 3, 2021.

Key Points

COVID-19

The regional incidence rate, at 141 per 100,000 inhabitants, shows a significant increase (+31%). It remains above the alert threshold of 50 per 100,000 inhabitants for both departments. The testing rate is rising slightly (4,838 per 100,000 inhabitants, or
+8%). The positivity rate is rising (3.0% vs. 2.5% in Week 7).

In Southern Corsica, the total number of active cases across all departments has doubled, with three people hospitalized in intensive care or continuous care units. In Northern Corsica, a stabilization in the total number of active cases across all departments, along with a stabilization in intensive care or continuous care units, is observed.

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Bronchiolitis

Transition to the pre-epidemic phase.

Pollen

Very high risk, with the main risk associated with cypress trees (5/5).

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