Key Points

In Week 24, the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 continued to decline nationwide, but detection of the Delta variant increased.

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

• Mainland France: sharp decline 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

  • More information on the circulation of variants

Prevention

• Vaccination as of June 21:

  • General population: 28% fully vaccinated (48% with one dose)

  • Residents in nursing homes or long-term care facilities: 82% fully vaccinated

  • More information on COVID-19 vaccination

• Challenges in promoting vaccination across all priority groups

• Need to adhere 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

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

More information on the COVID-19 pandemic

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Report

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

• Find all national epidemiological updates here