Key Points

Regional

In Week 21, virological surveillance indicators improved despite a decline in testing rates.

• Decrease or stabilization of the incidence rate and positivity rate in all departments and all age groups.

• Decrease in emergency room visits for suspected COVID-19

• Decrease in the proportion of procedures for suspected COVID-19 cases handled by SOS Médecins

• Decrease in the number of reports of the 20I/501Y.V1 (Alpha) variant, which is predominant in the region, and stabilization for the 20H/501Y.V2 (Beta) and 20J/501Y.V3 (Gamma) variants. 5 cases of the 20I/484K variant reported in the region, including a family cluster of 3 cases

Prevention

• Vaccination: in the Centre-Val de Loire region as of June 2, 1,049,498 people have received at least one dose (CV: 41.0%) and 489,734 people are fully vaccinated (CV: 19.1%)

• Results of the CoviPrev survey (May 17–19, 2021)

  • Decrease in adherence to hygiene and distancing measures

  • Decrease in reported depressive symptoms

• Importance of consistently following preventive measures and limiting contacts and travel

• If symptoms develop, immediate isolation is required, and a test should be taken as soon as possible