COVID-19 and seasonal viruses in the Hauts-de-France region. Update as of March 16, 2023.
Key Points
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 circulation remains low but is on the rise across all age groups and throughout the country.
Consultations for suspected COVID-19 cases are on the rise again at SOS Médecins and continue to increase in emergency rooms.
Flu
Post-epidemic circulation levels remain slightly above normal.
Stable demand for care in emergency departments and community settings.
Low positivity rate for influenza virus testing, with type B viruses predominantly isolated in patients hospitalized at the Lille and Amiens university hospitals.
Acute gastroenteritis
Activity for acute gastroenteritis (AGE), across all age groups and among children under 5, is stable in emergency departments and increasing at SOS Médecins.
Increase in norovirus and rotavirus isolates among patients hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis at the Lille and Amiens university hospitals.
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