Key Points

In Week 29, SARS-CoV-2 transmission declined again nationwide, and a decrease in new hospital admissions began in Week 28. Virological and hospital indicators, however, remained at high levels.

• Mainland France:

  • Incidence and positivity rates declining across all age groups and regions

  • Highest incidence rate among 20–29-year-olds (1,000/100,000)

  • New admissions to critical care still rising in some regions

• Overseas territories:

  • Incidence rate remains high in Guadeloupe

  • Incidence and positivity rates rising again in Réunion

  • Incidence rate stabilizing at a moderate level in Mayotte

Variants

• Omicron sublineages: BA.5 predominant in the Flash S28 survey (July 11)

Prevention

• Vaccination as of July 25, 2022 (Covid Vaccine data):

  • Vaccination coverage for the booster dose remains stable at 75.1% among those aged 18 and older and at 85.0% among those aged 65 and older

  • Second booster dose: 22.4% of those aged 60–79 (31.2% of those eligible based on the time since their last injection) and 31.3% of those aged 80 and older (41.8% of those eligible)

• Given the summer holidays and activities that may lead to increased virus transmission, adherence to the combined measures remains essential to protect the most vulnerable populations, and it is crucial:

  • to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations;

  • to self-isolate if you have symptoms or test positive for COVID-19;

  • to follow preventive measures: wear a mask around vulnerable people or in crowded indoor spaces (public transportation, large gatherings, etc.) and wash your hands frequently.

• In the event of extreme heat, ventilation of enclosed spaces should be limited to the coolest hours of the day.

Learn more

• See our report on the COVID-19 pandemic

• Visit our page on variants

• View all national epidemiological updates