Key Points

COVID-19

• In week 43 (October 23–29, 2023), SARS-CoV-2 circulation is declining and remains at a very moderate level in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Bronchiolitis

• Emergency room visits: in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the epidemiological trend for bronchiolitis is on the rise, with the region entering the pre-epidemic phase in Week 43.

• SOS Médecins: The number of SOS Médecins consultations for a diagnosis of bronchiolitis in children under 2 years of age remained stable in Week 43 with 22 consultations, representing 4.3% of overall activity in this age group (stable compared to Week 42).

Flu

• Emergency room visits and SOS Médecins cases for influenza-like illness remain at low levels expected for the season.

Dengue, Chikungunya

• 172 confirmed cases of imported dengue, 60% of which were among travelers returning from Martinique and Guadeloupe.

• 9 confirmed cases of chikungunya imported from Thailand, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Chad, India, and Sri Lanka.