Summary

As of May 28, 2020, we are in the third week following the end of lockdown. Normandy was relatively spared by the first wave of the epidemic. Today, all selected indicators continue to show no community resurgence of the epidemic in Normandy. However, COVID-19 cases are still being identified daily by laboratories in the region, confirming that the virus is still circulating, as it is throughout the country.

Identification of isolated cases and clusters

The increase in testing capacity and the resulting widespread testing make it easier to identify cases and, through contact tracing, limit or even stop transmission.
As of May 27, Normandy had identified three clusters still under investigation, particularly in healthcare facilities, where the virus is circulating widely among staff. The challenge today is to contain these transmission chains linked to contact with cases returning to their activities with the same effectiveness as was achieved during the lockdown period. Controlling these situations is crucial for Normandy, given the low proportion of people who have already contracted the virus and thus a potential for spread that is virtually at the same level as before the lockdown phase.

Daily Assessment of the Epidemiological Situation

The epidemiological situation is closely monitored by all healthcare stakeholders in the region (SOS Médecins associations, public and private healthcare facilities, laboratories, etc.), as well as through the multiple surveillance systems established with their collaboration.

Every day, a contextual analysis of the potential vulnerability of regions, based on data from these systems, is conducted. This provides health authorities with a daily epidemiological assessment of the regional situation to track the evolution of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Normandy Regional Health Agency issues daily updates to prevent, inform, and support healthcare providers and the public. This Weekly Epidemiological Report compiles all available indicators for monitoring the COVID-19 epidemic.