COVID-19: Epidemiological Update as of October 15, 2020
Key Points
Mainland France: Increase in all national indicators
Increase in SARS-CoV-2 circulation
Significant increase in the positivity rate among all tested individuals, particularly among symptomatic patients
Triple increase in the number of cases among those aged 65 and older over 6 weeks
Increase in the number of cases in long-term care facilities
Increase in hospitalizations, new ICU admissions, and deaths
Increase in the number of people tested
Variation in indicators across regions
78 departments at high risk and 17 at moderate risk
Overseas territories:
High vulnerability level: Martinique—continued increase; Guadeloupe—decrease; French Guiana—stabilization
Moderate vulnerability level: Mayotte: increasing trend; Réunion: decreasing
Prevention: physical distancing (maintain at least one meter between people; greet others without shaking hands or kissing), hygiene measures (wash hands regularly; cough into your elbow), limit gatherings, wear a mask, and regularly ventilate enclosed spaces. Isolate if symptoms develop and get tested as soon as possible.
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