2023-08-12 09:05:44
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A new sub-variant of Covid-19, Eris, raises fears of an upsurge in cases of contamination. The south-west of France has also seen several outbreaks declared. For the moment, if Eris is contagious, it does not seem particularly virulent.
His return tends to wipe out all smiles. Since Thursday August 10, the mask has been compulsory in the hospital center of Arcachon (Gironde). Between hand disinfection and visit restrictions, the return of barrier gestures is complicated. “I hope it’s not going to be until February“, declared a woman. “It’s a bit surprising“, continues a patient. The measure was decided following a dozen cases of Covid among the patients. “There are many tourists who come from all over France“, explains Dr. Amaury Barret, infectious disease specialist.
The large gatherings in question
This return can be explained by large gatherings such as the Bayonne celebrations (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), which brought together 1.3 million people. This explains why the Southwest is the most affected area of the country. With a population multiplied by four in the summer in the Arcachon basin, the hospital cannot afford to close beds. A new variant, dubbed Eris, is being closely watched. “The subvariant seems more contagious. Conversely, it does not seem more virulent“, specifies Professor Bruno Mégarbane.
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