Key Points

COVID-19

• In Hauts-de-France, during week 52, there was a significant decrease in the regional incidence rate as well as in the incidence rates of the Aisne and Pas-de-Calais departments. In week 52, Aisne and Somme had incidence rates significantly higher than the regional rate. Although declining, the incidence rate in Aisne remains above the enhanced alert threshold (150 cases per 105 inhabitants).

• Incidence rates in the other departments also remain high. Positivity rates are declining at both the regional and departmental levels. Viral circulation is high among young adults (ages 20–29) and those over 65.

Winter Epidemics

• Flu: stable trend

• Bronchiolitis: stable trend

• Gastroenteritis: stable trend