The Delta variant “largely predominant” in people tested positive in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

FLASH INFO – The incidence rate of Covid-19 increased by 63% in the population of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes over the first two weeks of July, according to Public Health France. The more contagious Delta variant has also become ” largely majority In people who tested positive in the region.

The spread of Covid-19 significantly increased in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes over the week of July 5 to 11, according to the epidemiological-regional point of Public health France published Thursday July 15. During this period, people tested were positive for the Delta variant in a large majority of cases. The variant has indeed a strong presence in the Rhône, in Isère, Savoie, Haute-Savoie as well as in Drôme-Ardèche.

The epidemiological-regional point also notes that the incidence rate has fallen in two weeks from 16 to 26 / 100,000 inhabitants. That is an increase of 63%. Incidence rates are also increasing in all age groups and all departments, with the exception of Haute-Loire. The Rhône and Isère have the highest rates, with 38 and 33 / 100,000, respectively. These rates, however, remain below the incidence rate observed nationally of 40 / 100,000.

The number of people hospitalized slightly down

« At this stage, the new contaminations do not translate into an increase in the hospital impact However, commented the authors of the study. As of July 13, people hospitalized due to Covid-19 in the region are even decreasing. They numbered 611 against 733 on July 6. And 66 are in critical care services. In addition, thirteen Covid patients died in hospital from July 5 to 11.

New hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus epidemic are down 25% from the previous week. On the other hand, some indicators are on the rise, such as the passage to the emergency room and the suspicions of Covid detected by city medicine.

Injections of the first vaccine dose decreasing

On the vaccination side, as of July 13, 53.6% of the total regional population had received at least a first dose of vaccine, and 43.2% ” a[avait] received the complete vaccination schedule ». « Vaccination coverage continues to progress at the regional level, with however a rate of new injections (first dose) lower than that of May 2021 “, According to the rapporteurs of Public Health France. Who again urge the population to be vaccinated.

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