Summary

What is already known about the situation in Brittany

Brittany is a region that has been relatively spared compared to other French regions. This fifth epidemiological update for Brittany is based on an analysis of surveillance data through May 12 and confirms the low level of viral circulation in the region prior to the lifting of lockdown measures.

What’s new in this update for Brittany

The indicators monitored in relation to COVID-19 all show very moderate levels, indicating a sharp decline in the epidemic, likely due to the lockdown. Despite a testing strategy that focuses more on long-term care facilities, all indicators specific to these facilities show a favorable trend.

Public health implications in Brittany

Today, the lifting of lockdown measures could allow for active recirculation of the virus; all healthcare stakeholders—including private practitioners, public and private healthcare facilities, laboratories, and others—are and must remain mobilized alongside the Brittany Regional Health Agency and Santé publique France. Future epidemiological updates tracking the situation’s evolution will help us understand the dynamics of the virus’s resurgence following the lifting of lockdown measures.