Situation update
In week 33, the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 slowed at the national level, although hospital indicators were still on the rise in metropolitan France. The situation remained extremely critical in Martinique and Guadeloupe, and preoccupying in Guyana. At the national level, with the implementation of the health pass, the screening rate stabilised at a very high level in week 33. The incidence rate was the highest among 10-39 year-olds. The number of contacts reported by cases continued to decrease, indicating the less exhaustive identification of contact persons. As of 24 August, 71.1% of the French population had received at least one vaccine dose, and 62.7% were fully vaccinated. A marked increase in vaccination coverage was seen among healthcare professionals in recent weeks. In view of the end of the summer holidays and the start of the new school year, the vaccination of all eligible people is crucial. Vaccination should be combined with a high level of adherence to other preventive measures, notably by respecting protective measures, limiting contacts at risk, and self-isolating in the case of symptoms, confirmed infection, or contact with a confirmed case. Combining these different measures, which all contribute to limiting the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, can have a major impact on hospital dynamics.
