COVID-19 surges in France as 24,693 new cases reported for the week August 26th to September 1st 2024
Sebastian Lavoie Fact checked by:Thailand Medical News Team Sep 07, 2024 1 week, 2 days, 5 hours ago
COVID-19 News: During the epidemiological week 35 of 2024 (August 26 to September 1), France experienced an increased incidence of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory viruses. The estimated ARI rate in general medicine consultations was 91 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, unchanged from the previous week. Specifically, COVID-19-related ARIs accounted for 37 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, totaling an estimated 24,693 new cases.
COVID-19 surges in France as 24,693 new cases reported for the week
August 26th to September 1st 2024
Regional COVID-19 Trends
The ARI surveillance, conducted by the Sentinelles and EMR networks, reported stable rates across all age groups compared to the previous week.
https://www.sentiweb.fr/
Virological tests for COVID-19 (RT-PCR or antigen tests) confirmed the spread of respiratory viruses, with a notable presence of COVID-19 among other viral infections. The analysis includes data from both face-to-face clinical consultations and teleconsultations, providing a comprehensive view of the epidemiological situation.
The geographic distribution of ARIs across metropolitan France shows variability, but the overall activity remains moderate. The highest rates of COVID-19 and other respiratory infectiosn have been observed in Corsica, Britanny and Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.
Out of declared ARI cases by general practitioners, majority were thoroughly documented, with a median patient age of 41 years. Additionally, 18% of the patients exhibited risk factors for complications, while 2% required hospitalization.
Local
COVID-19 News reports have also indicated that outpatient visits to hospitals and clinics have risen in the last two weeks coupled with sales of rapid COVID-19 test kits from drug stores and pharmacies.
SARS-CoV-2 KP.3 Variants and Sub-lineages Predominantly at Play.
Data from the Cov-Spectrum platform shows that it is mainly the various KP.3 variants and sub-lineages that are predominantly circulating in France at the moment.
https://cov-spectrum.org/explore/France/AllSamples/Past6M/variants?nextcladePangoLineage=KP.3*&
Broader Respiratory Virus Landscape
France faces the circulation of multiple respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus, and metapneumovirus. Medical practitioners continue to collect patient samples for virological analysis when respiratory infections peak. This surveillance is carried out by general practitioners and pediatricians in collaboration with public health institutions like Santé Publique France and the National Reference Center for Respiratory Virus Infections.
Conclusion
As week 35 closes, the
stability of COVID-19 and other ARI rates in France provides a sense of control over respiratory virus activity, although continued vigilance is necessary.
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