Key Points

In Week 17 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 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and declined for the fourth consecutive week.

• The same downward trend was observed for the testing rate (2,717 tests per 100,000 inhabitants) and the positivity rate (14.7%) at the regional level and across all departments in the Île-de-France region

• 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 and new admissions to intensive care, with hospital deaths related to COVID-19 remaining stable.

• 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.