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Covid-19 cases continue to rise in France - map shows hardest hit regions
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Corsica recorded highest rates
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Covid-19 cases in France have seen further increases, especially among young children and older people.
According to the latest data from official public health body Santé publique France, both people seeking medical care and laboratory detections of the virus are increasing. The increase was seen both in GP visits and in hospitals.
However, the impact on healthcare services remains limited, according to the latest bulletin published on November 12 for the week of November 2 to 8, with the Santé publique France noting that “levels remained low and comparable to those recorded in previous seasons.”
The rise is most prominent in children under five and in people aged 65 and over.
How does Covid-19 circulation vary by region?
The rate of Covid-19-related emergency department visits varies across France.
According to the latest figures from Santé publique France's Odissé platform for data up to November 4, the national rate was 286 Covid-19-related emergency department visits per 100,000 emergency department visits.
Corsica recorded the highest rate at 521, followed by Bourgogne-Franche-Comté at 439 and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at 359.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur also recorded a rate above the national figure, at 349, while Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Grand Est recorded rates of 339 and 341 respectively.
The lowest recorded rates were in Île-de-France at 171, La Réunion at 83 and French Guiana at 46.
You can check the map below which shows how Covid-19-related emergency department visits compare across France's regions.
You can see the figures for each region by selecting it in the graph and switching between the three indicators: emergency department visits; hospitalisations after an emergency visit; and SOS Médecins call-outs.
You can also see figures per department in our article here.
How to protect yourself
The autumn Covid-19 vaccination campaign began on October 13 in mainland France. It is recommended for people aged 65 and over and those considered at risk from more severe forms of the disease.
Beyond the vaccine, there are also simple precautions people can take to help limit its spread, including wearing a mask when experiencing symptoms such as fever, runny nose or cough, especially in crowded places, and washing hands regularly and ventilating indoor spaces.
