COVID-19: Epidemiological Update for October 8, 2020
Key points
Mainland France
High level of SARS-CoV-2 circulation
Increase in the number of confirmed cases
Increase in the positivity rate among all tested individuals, particularly among symptomatic patients
Increase in hospitalizations, new ICU admissions, and deaths
Decrease in the number of people tested, with a likely underestimation (data consolidation)
Variability in indicators across regions
Underestimation of the number of clusters
64 departments at high vulnerability level and 24 at moderate vulnerability level
Overseas territories:
High vulnerability level: Guadeloupe and French Guiana stabilizing; Martinique showing an upward trend
Moderate vulnerability level: Réunion showing a slight decrease and Mayotte showing a slight upward trend
Prevention: recommendation
Strengthen physical distancing measures (at least one meter between people, without shaking hands or kissing) and limit private gatherings
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