Key Points

• Slowdown in regional epidemic activity in week 35, with a decrease in positivity and testing rates, but viral circulation remains high among 10- to 29-year-olds and in densely populated areas of the region;

• A slowdown in the health impact on healthcare provision, notably with a decrease in new hospitalizations and new admissions to critical care units observed in week 35;

• As of September 7, nearly 4 out of 5 residents of Hauts-de-France (73.0%) had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than two-thirds (68.3%) had completed their vaccination series, though subregional disparities persist.