2023-09-21 18:07:00
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According to Public health France, 4,390 cases were confirmed in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region during the week of September 11 to 17, an increase of 8% compared to the previous week (4,057). Note that 2,847 cases were recorded during the week of August 28 to September 3.
In Puy-de-Dôme, 303 cases have been confirmed. There are 151 in Allier, 56 in Cantal, 97 in Haute-Loire.
The Rhône in the lead
The rate of people testing positive is higher in Rhône (70/100,000 inhabitants), Isère (61/100,000 inhabitants) and Loire (59/100,000 inhabitants). The rates in the other departments are between 39, in Savoie, and 47/100,000 inhabitants in Haute-Savoie. However, “these rates must be interpreted with caution since they only take into account laboratory-confirmed cases and the use of tests varies over time and space.”
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EMERGENCIES
During this same period, 449 visits to the emergency room (all ages) for suspected Covid-19 were reported in the region compared to 433 visits recorded during the previous week. 135 hospitalizations after going to the emergency room were recorded.
People affected
The circulation of Covid-19 affects all age groups but the highest detection rates still concern those over 75, “the population most likely to develop serious forms of the disease”.
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Symptoms
The main symptoms, combined or isolated, of Covid-19 are the same as those of acute respiratory infections: fever or feeling of fever, chills, sweats; respiratory signs: cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, feeling of tightness in the chest, cold; headaches, aches, unusual fatigue; diarrhea.
Regarding Covid, the sudden loss of smell (without nasal obstruction) and/or the total disappearance of taste are also suggestive signs.
For elderly people, those close to them may notice a sudden change in general condition, the appearance or worsening of mental abilities, a state of confusion, repeated falls, a rapid worsening of an already known illness.
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Barrier gestures
In the event of suggestive signs or contact with a person who shows signs, it is important to adopt the following barrier gestures and individual prevention measures: wear a surgical mask in the presence of other people; encourage teleworking wherever possible; ventilate or ventilate the premises; carry out hand hygiene very regularly, with water/soap or hydro-alcoholic friction.
Vaccination
People aged over 65 or with risk factors, their entourage and professionals in the health and medico-social sectors will be able to receive a dose of vaccine against Covid 19 with vaccines adapted to the majority circulating variant (Omicron XBB) from October 2. The flu vaccination campaign will begin on October 17.
Marion Chavot
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