A sixth wave seems to be looming in France. The latest epidemiological data demonstrate increased increase of the virulence of Covid-19 in Tarn-et-Garonne. the incidence rate significantly increased in the department. As of Wednesday March 24, the incidence rate was 1,238 cases for 100,000 inhabitants over the past seven days, up from 921 on March 17, according to Covid Tracker. The incidence is higher than the national average which counts 1.231 case for 100,000 inhabitants. Last week the average was 861.
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The youngest, always more affected by the Covid-19
The incidence by age group is also increasing. The average incidence is greater than 1.211 for most slices. A first for a month. The most affected age group is 30-39 years old, with an incidence rate of 1.564. The 0-9 year olds have an incidence rate of 1.403. Those over 10-19 years of age come in third place, with an incidence of 1.389.
More positive cases
The positivity rate, which is the number of positive tests over a week compared to the number of tests carried out, is also increasing slightly. He is now at 33,2 % against 30.1% on March 17. About 1,096 tests were carried out from March 11 to 17. According to Covid Tracker, 464 new daily cases were recorded over the same period, compared to 345 last week. Again, an upward trend.
Hospital tension stagnates
In hospitals, the influx remains stable compared to last week. This Sunday, March 27, 2022, 17 % resuscitation beds were occupied by Covid-19 patients in Tarn-et-Garonne, and therefore presents the same figure as in (against 33% on March 20). As of March 25, according to data from Public health France, 50 people were hospitalized, including 2 in intensive care, however no deaths were reported.
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