Key Points

Flu

• The flu epidemic continues to subside after peaking early this year. Flu-like illness activity in community settings (SOS Médecins and Sentinelles) and in emergency departments is declining across all age groups. The positivity rate for influenza in hospital laboratories is also declining.

Acute Gastroenteritis

• SOS Médecins activity indicators for acute gastroenteritis have been at a high level for the past 3 weeks across all age groups. Hospital indicators remain at moderate levels.

Mortality

• All-cause mortality is decreasing, particularly among those aged 65 and older, following a peak in week 03.