Epidemiological surveillance in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Update as of August 18, 2021.

Key Points

COVID-19

  • Viral circulation in the region has stabilized at a high level.

  • Increase in the number of active cases of patients admitted for COVID-19 in general wards and intensive care units.

Chikungunya, dengue, Zika

Since surveillance began on May 1, 16 confirmed or probable cases of dengue, mainly imported
from Réunion, as well as one case of chikungunya imported from Gabon, have been reported. A first locally acquired case of dengue has been identified in the Var.

Extreme heat, heat wave

End of the heatwave. Increase in SOS Médecins consultations related to the heat.

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