Key Points

COVID-19

• In Week 40, COVID-19 activity remained relatively stable across the region, though it increased in Pas-de-Calais (all ages) and in the Somme (ages 65 and older).

• The number of new hospitalizations in critical care units continues to decline, but the number of patients still hospitalized remains stable at a high level.

• As of October 12, 2021, vaccination coverage for the first dose (74.9%) and full vaccination (73.0%) continues to rise slightly in Hauts-de-France.

Bronchiolitis

Pre-epidemic phase for bronchiolitis in the region, with a continued increase in emergency care visits (SAU and SOS) in week 40.

Influenza

Utilization of healthcare services for flu-like symptoms remains stable and at a low level.

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis activity remains low and stable in emergency departments and is on the rise in primary care.