Key points

In week 14, the COVID-19 incidence rate remained very high, coupled with a further increase in the positivity rate.

• Metropolitan France:

  • Incidence rate rising slightly in the population aged 50+, notably among 60-79 year-olds

  • Decrease in the incidence and positivity rates among 10-19 year-olds for the second consecutive week

  • Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 still high in all regions

  • Hospital admissions remain high and are rising in certain regions

• Overseas France:

  • Incidence rate high and still rising in Reunion Island

  • Continued improvement of the epidemiological situation in Guadeloupe and Martinique

Variants

• Omicron is almost the only variant in circulation, with its BA.2 sub-lineage accounting for 96% of sequences on 28/03/2022 (week 13 Flash Survey)

Prevention

• Vaccination on 11 April 2022 (Vaccin Covid data):

  • 73.5% of people aged 18+ and 83.4% of people aged 65+ had received a complete primary vaccination series and a booster shot

  • Only 9.2% of people aged 80+ had received the second booster shot recommended for this age group

  • Second booster shot also recommended for 60-79 yearolds, nursing-home residents and people who are immunocompromised

• Protection against the SARS-CoV-2 and flu viruses in high circulation:

  • Wearing a mask and self-isolating in the event of symptoms or a positive test for COVID-19 remain important

  • Individual precautions against infection are necessary, including wearing a mask (especially in closed areas, during large gatherings or around vulnerable people), hand washing and frequent ventilation of enclosed spaces