Influenza: Brittany remains in the epidemic phase, the figures are starting to stabilize

Most indicators of the flu epidemic are up slightly or stable this week, according to the latest update. Public health France. The rate of consultations for flu-like illness rose to 167 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, against 148 cases the previous week. At SOS Médecins, the proportion of flu-like illnesses among consultations is stable at 11.5%, like last week.

11 out of 13 regions in epidemic phase

The number of visits to the emergency room for influenza or flu syndrome increased by 7%, to 5,583 visits against 5,236 the previous week. The number of hospitalizations is down slightly with 740 patients, against 797 last week (-7%). Note that 11 out of 13 regions are still in the epidemic phase, including Brittany.