Key Points

In Week 16 in Île-de-France, the decline in virological and hospital indicators continued, confirming the decrease in SARS-CoV-2 circulation. However, circulation remained at high levels, calling for continued vigilance.

• The crude incidence rate stood at 656 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and declined for the third consecutive week.

• The same downward trend was observed for the testing rate, which stood at 3,499 tests per 100,000 inhabitants.

• The positivity rate (18.8%) decreased at the regional level (-5.0 percentage points) and across all departments in the Île-de-France region for the second consecutive week.

• The BA.2 sublineage of the Omicron variant has been predominant in Île-de-France since late February 2022.

• SI-VIC data showed a decrease in new hospitalizations, new admissions to intensive care, and COVID-19-related hospital deaths.

• Vaccination coverage is increasing slowly in the region.

Given the continued high level of viral circulation, vaccinating all eligible individuals remains essential and must be combined with strict adherence to other preventive measures.