Key Points

COVID-19

• In Week 41, COVID-19 transmission increased slightly across the region and has been rising notably in Pas-de-Calais over the past two weeks.

• Significant increase in virological indicators (incidence and positivity rates) among those aged 65 and older.

• The number of new hospitalizations in critical care units has stabilized, with the number of patients still hospitalized remaining stable at a high level.

• As of October 20, 2021, vaccination coverage for the first dose (75.2%) and full vaccination (73.4%) continues to rise slightly in the Hauts-de-France region.

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is in an epidemic phase in the region, with a steady and rapid increase in emergency care visits (SAU and SOS) in week 41.

Influenza

Seekings of care for flu-like symptoms remain stable at a low level.

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis activity is on the rise in emergency departments and primary care in week 41 but remains at a level similar to that observed in previous seasons.