Key Points

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 continues in the region, with a notable sharp increase in the incidence rate.

• In week 01-2012 (January 4–10), the number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases increased, with 8,147 new confirmed cases in the region. The incidence rate has thus risen sharply (+45% between weeks 53-2020 and 01-2021), reaching 135.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. This increase is observed across all age groups, particularly among those aged 15–44, where the rate rose by 55% and remains the highest (183.8 per 100,000).

• The positivity rate continues to rise, reaching 5.2% in week 01 compared to 4.0% in week 53. The positivity rate remains highest among those aged 0–14, at 9.1%. The positivity rate among asymptomatic individuals tested was 3.5% (compared to 13.1% among symptomatic individuals); however, this rate varies by age group, ranging from 3% to 4% among those aged 15 and older and reaching 9% among children aged 0 to 14 (a significant increase compared to week 53).

• During the first week of January, the testing rate rose slightly, with 2,586 tests performed per 100,000 inhabitants compared to 2,328 per 100,000 in week 53, an increase of 11%.