Key Points

• Mainland France

  • Influenza surveillance since Week 40.

  • No active circulation of influenza viruses identified by dedicated surveillance networks; only 10 influenza viruses detected (9 in hospitals and 1 by the Sentinelles network of physicians) in various regions, including at least 2 in individuals returning from travel abroad.

• Overseas

  • No influenza viruses detected by dedicated surveillance networks in recent weeks.

• Flu Vaccination Coverage

  • Increase in vaccination coverage among at-risk individuals compared to the 2019-2020 season: initial estimates as of 10/31/2020 = 34.2% versus 19.0%.