Key Points

COVID-19

The circulation of SARS-CoV-2 appears to be slowing in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, while remaining at a very high level (1,432 per 100,000 inhabitants, +4%). The incidence rate continues to rise among those aged 25 and older, particularly among those aged 65 and older, where the increase is the highest. The positivity rate is rising slightly across all age groups, against a backdrop of declining testing rates among those under 45. Incidence at the departmental level is rising slightly in all departments, except in Doubs, where incidence is relatively stable, and in the Territoire de Belfort, where incidence is decreasing; it ranges from 1,231 (Territoire de Belfort) to 1,628 per 100,000 inhabitants (Côte-d’Or).

Acute gastroenteritis

• The rate of visits to emergency departments for gastroenteritis remains high and is higher than in the two previous seasons.

Influenza

• The region has been in an epidemic phase since Week 10.

• Activity at SOS Médecins and in emergency departments remains at very high levels, exceeding activity in previous seasons.

• Two new severe cases of influenza were reported by the intensive care unit sentinel network this week (a total of 17 ICU admissions since the end of 2021).

• Two new outbreaks of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in group settings (12 ongoing outbreaks out of 32 reported since September 1, 2021. Among the reports, 8 are linked to the flu).

Bronchiolitis

• End of the epidemic since S04-2022

• Activity at SOS Médecins clinics and emergency departments for bronchiolitis is at low levels, matching those observed during the two previous seasons.