Key Points

In Week 25, a less pronounced decrease in SARS-CoV-2 circulation at the national level, amid the easing of restrictions and the spread of the Delta variant

• Decrease in incidence rates, hospitalizations, and admissions to intensive care

• Mainland France: Decrease in SARS-CoV-2 circulation across all regions

• Overseas territories: incidence rates remain high in French Guiana and Réunion

• Variants of Concern (VOC)

  • The Alpha variant remains the dominant strain in mainland France but is declining

  • Delta variant showing a significant increase with strong geographic variation

Prevention

• Vaccination as of June 29, 2021:

  • General population: 33% fully vaccinated (50% with one dose)

  • Residents in nursing homes or long-term care facilities: 82% fully vaccinated (89% with one dose)

• Vaccine efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19 in people aged 50 and older:

  • First dose: 45.7% (all vaccines combined)

  • Full vaccination series: 84.2% (all vaccines combined)

• Challenges in promoting vaccination among the entire eligible population amid the spread of the Delta variant

• Continued decline in indicators tracking transmission chains

• Importance of contact tracing to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2

• Need to maintain adherence to preventive measures and limit high-risk contacts

• If symptoms develop, immediate isolation is required, and a test must be performed as soon as possible

More information on the COVID-19 pandemic

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Report

• Key figures and trends of COVID-19 in France and around the world

• Find all national epidemiological updates here