2023-08-12 01:25:00
Several factors contribute to this resurgence, among which is a new variant, called EG.5.1.
A slight resurgence of the epidemic
As evidenced by the indicators of the emergency services and SOS Médecins, the Covid-19 has not completely disappeared. Statistics from the Oscour network (Organization for Coordinated Emergency Surveillance) show an increase in visits to the emergency room for suspicion of Covid-19, mainly among children under 2 and adults, for the week from July 31 to August 6. According to the latest report published by the network, there has been a 56% increase in emergency room visits for children under 2 years old, 25% among 15-74 year olds and 34% among those over 74 years old. The previous report, covering the week of July 24-30, had already noted an increase in crossings for suspectedinfection au Covid-19reports the site Bfmtv.com.
An increase in medical procedures
This increase is particularly pronounced in the regions of Pays de la Loire, Normandy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. However, the figures remain moderate, with a total of 485 admissions in one week at the national level for 15-74 year olds, for example. The increase is particularly marked in certain regions such as Pays de la Loire, Normandy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Emergence of a new variant, Eris
Epidemiologist Mircea Sofonea explains that this epidemic resurgence has its origins in several factors. Among these factors is the gradual decrease in the effectiveness of the vaccine over time. Gatherings, such as the Fêtes de Bayonne and festivals, as well as the emergence of the Eris variant, also promote the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization has designated this variant EG.5.1 as one to watch.
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