The first epidemic wave has indeed ended in Hauts-de-France. Since the start of the coronavirus health crisis, the daily mortality curve * in the region has fallen below that of 2019, i.e. around 130 deaths per day, when it was ascent to 250.
Between March 1 and May 4, the number of deaths in Hauts-de-France increased by 23%, the 4th highest increase observed at the national level, behind Île-de-France (+ 83.1% ), Grand-Est (+ 49.0%) and Mayotte (+ 24.1%), reports INSEE. These deaths are, of course, not all linked to Covid-19, but the sudden increase is often synonymous with episodes of fatal epidemic.
Oise and Aisne strongly affected
Since mid-April, the rate of increase in deaths has slowed significantly. The Oise, where the first official fatal cases of Covid-19 appeared, remains the most affected regional department with a 54% increase in deaths, followed by Aisne (+ 45%).
In the North (+ 18%) and the Somme (+ 22%), the increases are close to the regional average. It is in Pas-de-Calais (+ 9%) that the increase remains the smallest.
* These deaths are counted in the department where the event took place and not in the department of residence of the person.
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