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Hospitalisations in France this Friday June 30th, 2023: occupation rate of intensive care beds by region

Data on the coronavirus situation in France continues to be closely monitored. This Friday June 30th, 2023, 9.47 % of intensive care beds in France are occupied.

"Deltacron": first case spotted in the UK, what we know about this hybrid Covid variant

As many countries are lifting their health restrictions, a first case of the hybird "Deltacron" variant has been reported in the United Kingdom. What do we know about this fusion between the Delta and Omicron variants? Should we be worried? Here is more on the matter.

Covid: Covid-19 sick ICU toll is lower than expected

In France, 20% of positive people in ICU have been hospitalized for reasons other than Covid-19, although they have been included in the official sick toll.

Coronavirus – Île-de-France: one Île-de-France inhabitant in 25 tests positive

Because of the fifth wave and the high contagiousness of the Omicron variant, the Covid-19 infection toll has been skyrocketing in the country since late December. And Île-de-France is particularly hit since between January 4 and 11, 2022, one test in twenty-five is positive, according to primary data from Santé Publique France.

Omicron: Institut Pasteur’s different scenarios about the variant

As Omicron is hitting France at a swift pace, the Institut Pasteur released new modeling, unveiling the different and likely scenarios on the impact of Omicron in France.

Omicron variant: the risk remains “very high” according to the WHO

Faced with the swift spread of Omicron across the world, the WHO is warning against the still “very high” risk related to this new variant.

Covid: 50,000 deaths prevented through vaccination since January 1, 2021, a study found

About 47,400 deaths have been prevented thanks to vaccination since January 1, 2021 in France, a study carried out by Montpellier university in partnership with Nîmes University Hospital and Caen’s reads. Data are still to be peer-reviewed, as the study is still in pre-scientific publication phase!

Covid: the fourth wave has a “moderate” impact on Paris hospitals, Rémi Salomon assesses

This Thursday July 29, 2021, Head of AP-HP Medical Commission Rémi Salomon explained the fourth wave seems to have a “very moderate” impact on Paris hospitals. But, vigilance is required since it can still lead to “overwhelmed hospitals before the end of August”.