Covid incidence rate soars in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

The incidence rate of Covid-19 recorded in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is the highest in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

It recently reached 689 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, reports

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This figure is also one of the highest nationally.

By way of comparison, the department had 60 people infected out of 100,000 a month earlier.

"It's blazing," summarized the departmental delegate of the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Anne Hubert.

About fifty classes are currently closed in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.

The youngest inhabitants are particularly affected by the epidemic.

The contamination figures have nevertheless skyrocketed within all age categories, from 9 to 70 years.

Impact on hospitals

The situation has created complications in local hospitals caring for coronavirus patients.

“More than 90% of patients are not vaccinated,” noted Franck Pouilly, director of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence hospital group.

At 74%, the departmental level of vaccination is slightly lower than the national average even if "there is a very strong demand for vaccination", indicated Anne Hubert.

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