Key Points

COVID-19

• Regional COVID-19 activity continues to decline in week 39.

• The number of new hospitalizations in critical care units has decreased, but the number of patients still hospitalized remains stable and at a high level.

• As of October 4, 2021, nearly 4 out of 5 residents of Hauts-de-France had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly 3 out of 4 had completed their vaccination series.

Key points on seasonal winter illnesses

• The region has entered the pre-epidemic phase for bronchiolitis, with an increase in emergency care visits (SAU and SOS).

• Use of healthcare services for flu-like symptoms remains stable and at a low level.

• Activity for acute respiratory infections is low and stable in primary care and on the rise in emergency departments.