All Covid-19 indicators are on the rise in the country, Public Health France reported on Wednesday.The virus is circulating among “all ages”, particularly adults and those over 65.
Covid-19 is still rearing its ugly head. An intensification of the circulation of the virus “seems to be starting” in France, where all indicators are progressing, Public Health France observed this Wednesday, September 25 in its weekly bulletin (new window). The week of September 16 to 22, “all indicators, all ages combined, were increasing in the city and in the hospital”the agency said.
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This increase “is worn by adults, and more particularly those aged 65 and over”specifies Public Health France. Among this age category, 1,013 hospitalizations after emergency visits for Covid or suspected Covid were observed in seven days, or 2.9% of hospitalizations after emergency visits in this age group. This indicator was only 1.7% a week earlier.
In addition to doctor consultations and hospitalizations, wastewater – where the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is monitored in twelve stations across France – also shows an increase in the detection of the virus. “for the fourth consecutive week”. “An intensification of the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 appears to be beginning, the evolution of which will need to be monitored closely over the coming weeks.”summarizes the health agency.
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In this context, Public Health France insists on “the systematic adoption of barrier gestures by all”in particular on wearing a mask in case of symptoms, in crowded places and in the presence of vulnerable people. A new vaccination campaign against Covid-19, but also the flu, will also begin on October 15 and will specifically target French people aged 65 and over and people at risk of serious illness.