The epidemic dynamics, which have been on a downward trend for several weeks, have been reversed over the past 7 days nationally and in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Incidence less than 150 cases per 100 000 inhabitants during the previous period, has stopped declining in general population ; it increases in all departments among the over 65s. The test positivity rate regained one point, at more than 15%.
Barrier gestures : on sunny days too …
Barrier gestures do not only apply in winter ! Despite the good weather, let’s continue to implement these easy and effective means of protection in all circumstances. : wash your hands regularly, and as often as possible ; wear the mask in case of promiscuity and with fragile people …
At the slightest suggestive sign, the screening reflex must also continue, to break the chains of transmission of the virus, as far upstream as possible.
The ARS also recommends that people over the age of 60 not wait to take their second booster dose of vaccine, with the health professional of their choice.
Respect for the collective instructions that we have learned to integrate into our daily professional and leisure activities, in public and in our family circles, must make it possible to contain the risk of an epidemic resumption.
To date, the balance sheet of COVID in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté stands at 6 471 deaths in health establishments ; 2,498 in medico-social establishments.
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