Key Points

COVID-19

Sharp acceleration in SARS-CoV-2 transmission, marked increase in new hospitalizations, and a more moderate rise in critical care admissions in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

• The regional incidence rate has risen for the sixth consecutive week: 218 per 100,000 inhabitants in Week 46 (+66%)

• The increase affects all age groups and all departments, indicating intense and widespread circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in the region

• Emergency room visits have increased by 34%, new hospitalizations by 51%, and new admissions to critical care units by 17%

• The Ardèche still has the highest incidence rate in France and recorded a sharp rise in new hospitalizations in week 46. The Rhône also stands out with a marked increase in its incidence rate and hospitalization rate in week 46

• COVID-19 vaccination coverage is increasing slightly: at least 1 dose (77.3%, +0.3 percentage points), full course (75.8%, +0.3 percentage points), booster dose (9.0%, +1.9 percentage points).

• Downward trend in compliance with protective measures against SARS-CoV-2 infection in November 2021

Gastroenteritis

• Regional trends: on the rise

• In hospital settings (Oscour® network emergency facilities): moderate activity

• In private practice (SOS Médecins associations): high activity

Bronchiolitis

6th week of the epidemic.

Flu

No flu epidemic.