Key Points

In week 33, the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and virological surveillance indicators stabilized after five consecutive weeks of increase.

• Decrease or stabilization of the incidence rate (IR) in all departments. Slight increase in the IR among those under 15 years of age (+19%).

• Stabilization of the positivity rate (+0.0 percentage points) and the testing rate (-3%).

• L452R mutation predominant in the region (94% of screened tests).

• Stabilization in the proportion of procedures performed by SOS Médecins and emergency room visits for suspected COVID.

• Increase in new hospitalizations and admissions to critical care.

Prevention

• Regional vaccination coverage as of August 24, 2021: 71.9% for one dose and 63.5% for the full course.

• Improved vaccination coverage among healthcare professionals in recent weeks.

• Importance of combined measures: vaccination, preventive measures, and contact tracing.

• Results of the CoviPrev survey (July 20, 2021):

  • Decrease in adherence to hygiene and distancing measures since the third lockdown

  • Slight increase in reported anxiety and depressive disorders since the third lockdown