Key points
In week 28, circulation of SARS-CoV-2 declined at national level, with virological indicators remaining high and a continued increase in deaths.
- Metropolitan France:
- Decrease in incidence rate in most age groups,stabilisation in the 80+ age groups
- Incidence rate down in most regions, notably in Île-de-France and Pays de la Loire
- Hospital indicators at high levels and number of deaths still rising
- Overseas France:
- Virological indicators rising at high levels in Guadeloupe
- Incidence rate still rising in Reunion Island
- Epidemic resurgence confirmed in Mayotte with moderate incidence
Variants
- Majority of Omicron BA.5 sub-lineage in the week 27 Flash Survey (4 July)
Prevention
- Vaccination on 18 July 2022 (Vaccin Covid data):
- Vaccination coverage for the booster shot stable at 75.0% in the population aged 18+ years and 84.9% in the 65+ age group
- Second booster shot: 20.0% of 60-79 year-olds (representing 29.2% of those eligible) and 29.5% of people aged 80+ (39.5% of those eligible)
- In the context of the summer holidays and activities that favour transmission of the virus, compliance with the combined measures remains essential to protect the most vulnerable populations. The following precautions are particularly vital:
- staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations;
- self-isolation in case of symptoms and a positive test for COVID-19;
- application of protective measures, including wearing a mask (around vulnerable people and in closed spaces favourable to transmission, especially public transport and large gatherings), and frequent hand washing. During heatwaves, ventilation of enclosed spaces should be limited to the cooler hours of the day.
