Key Points

In week 43, virological indicators rose for the third consecutive week.

• The incidence rate (IR) increased in all departments except Indre-et-Loire, where it remained stable.

• The highest incidence rates are observed in the 65+ age group, with an increase in this age group in all departments except Indre-et-Loire

• Increase in the positivity rate in all departments

• Stabilization of the testing rate

• L452R variant predominant in the region (97.0% of screened tests) and 100% Delta variant identified by sequencing during Flash Survey #26 on September 28, 2021

• Increase in emergency room visits for suspected COVID-19

• Increase in hospitalizations and decrease in new admissions to intensive care