Introduction: From April 3 to 7, 2000, four cases of meningococcal infection (MI) caused by serogroup W135—two of which were fatal—were reported among pilgrims returning from Mecca and...

This update follows BEH No. 19/2000 of May 9, 2000, and outlines the main developments since that date. Following the occurrence of cases of serogroup W135 meningococcal infection among...

On April 6, 2000, the National Meningococcal Reference Center (C.N.R.M.) alerted the DGS to the occurrence in France of two cases of meningococcal infection of serogroup W135 among...

Key Points  Extreme Heat, Heat Wave  Brittany experienced its first heatwave of S22 (May 26–28, an early occurrence), affecting the entire region. Record-breaking temperatures were...

Key Points  Extreme Heat, Heat Wave Alert level for the 8 departments: A heatwave affected the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region from June 18 to 28; this widespread, prolonged, and...

Key Points  Extreme Heat, Heat Wave  Between Thursday, May 21, and Saturday, May 30, France experienced a prolonged and intense heat wave for the month of May. This prompted the...

Key Points  According to Météo France, last week’s heat wave was of exceptional magnitude from a meteorological standpoint across mainland France. In Hauts-de-France, all departments...

Key Points  COVID-19 In Week 26, activity related to suspected COVID-19 cases was low in hospital emergency departments and nonexistent at SOS Médecins. Activity levels in hospital...

Key Points  Extreme heat, heat wave  The most recent heatwave in the region occurred from June 19 to 27. Indicators rising sharply. High levels. Allergies and asthma Indicators...

Key Points  The Pays de la Loire region experienced a heat wave, with at least one department under an orange alert between June 19 and 27, and all five of its departments under a red...