Observed situation in France for the week 45 of the year 2025, from 11/03/2025 to 11/09/2025 :

Published on 11-13-2025 17:11 - These news are updated on wednesday

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) Covid-19, Influenza and other respiratory viruses   Définition

  Low to moderate activity in general practice

Previously on sentiweb            

ARI are caused by a variety of respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), influenza viruses, and other respiratory viruses such as RSV, rhinovirus, and metapneumovirus. The purpose of ARI surveillance is to monitor outbreaks of these viruses.
 
In mainland France, last week (2025w45), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 138 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [130; 145]) (data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate has decreased slightly over the past several weeks but corresponds to a similar level of activity compared to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2025w44: 158 [150; 166]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Grand Est (211 [180; 241]), Bretagne (156 [123; 190]) and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (185 [155; 216]).

Covid-19: the incidence rate of Covid-19 cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 10 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [7; 13]) (data source: Sentinelles).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate continues the decrease observed in recent weeks (consolidated data for 2025w44: 11 [8; 14]).

RSV infection: the incidence rate of RSV infection cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 6 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [3; 10]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, Rouen and Côte d’Azur Universities).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2025w44: 9 [6; 13]).

Bronchiolitis in children under one year old: the incidence rate of bronchiolitis cases in children under one year old seen in general practice was estimated at 267 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [143; 391]) (data source: IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (data consolidated for 2025w44: 299 [156; 442]).

Influenza: the incidence rate of influenza cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 8 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [4; 11]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, DUMG Rouen and DERMG Côte d’Azur).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2025w44: 5 [2; 9]).
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 138 [130 ; 145] 92383 [87448 ; 97318]
Regions
Grand Est 211 [180 ; 241] 11927 [10185 ; 13669]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 185 [155 ; 216] 11591 [9675 ; 13507]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 143 [121 ; 165] 11923 [10073 ; 13773]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 101 [71 ; 131] 2905 [2030 ; 3780]
Bretagne 156 [123 ; 190] 5483 [4313 ; 6653]
Centre-Val de Loire 83 [55 ; 112] 2196 [1441 ; 2951]
Corse 108 [44 ; 171] 383 [157 ; 609]
Ile-de-France 116 [101 ; 132] 14497 [12562 ; 16432]
Occitanie 140 [114 ; 167] 8702 [7049 ; 10355]
Hauts-de-France 109 [87 ; 130] 6615 [5308 ; 7922]
Normandie 136 [104 ; 169] 4640 [3534 ; 5746]
Pays de la Loire 76 [48 ; 105] 3033 [1916 ; 4150]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 144 [114 ; 174] 7573 [6000 ; 9146]
Source: Sentinelles & IQVIA EMR

Table showing incidence and incidence rate for the geographic area of the information bloc and eventually for the geographic sub-levels

Acute diarrhea   Définition

  Low activity in general practice

Previously on sentiweb            

The purpose of acute diarrhea surveillance is to monitor gastroenteritis outbreaks.
 
In mainland France, last week (2025w45), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 54 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [49; 58])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is slightly increasing compared to the previous week but corresponds to a lower activity level than those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2025w44: 46 [42; 50]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Grand Est (72 [54; 90]), Corse (70 [20; 121]), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (61 [41; 80]) and Normandie (61 [38; 84]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 54 [49 ; 58] 35992 [32900 ; 39084]
Regions
Grand Est 72 [54 ; 90] 4095 [3083 ; 5107]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 50 [34 ; 66] 3113 [2094 ; 4132]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 56 [41 ; 70] 4649 [3450 ; 5848]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 25 [10 ; 41] 728 [282 ; 1174]
Bretagne 51 [32 ; 70] 1789 [1125 ; 2453]
Centre-Val de Loire 37 [18 ; 56] 987 [488 ; 1486]
Corse 70 [20 ; 121] 251 [70 ; 432]
Ile-de-France 52 [42 ; 62] 6470 [5193 ; 7747]
Occitanie 50 [34 ; 65] 3081 [2103 ; 4059]
Hauts-de-France 55 [40 ; 71] 3373 [2429 ; 4317]
Normandie 61 [38 ; 84] 2068 [1289 ; 2847]
Pays de la Loire 42 [22 ; 62] 1656 [865 ; 2447]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 61 [41 ; 80] 3193 [2170 ; 4216]
Source: Sentinelles & IQVIA EMR

Table showing incidence and incidence rate for the geographic area of the information bloc and eventually for the geographic sub-levels

Chickenpox   Définition

  Low activity in general practice

Previously on sentiweb            

In mainland France, last week (2025w45), the incidence rate of Chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 7 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [6; 9])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week and corresponds to a lower activity level than those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2025w44: 7 [6; 9]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (13 [3; 23]), Centre-Val de Loire (11 [0; 22]), Hauts-de-France (10 [3; 16]) and Pays de la Loire (10 [1; 18]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 7 [6 ; 9] 4908 [3771 ; 6045]
Regions
Grand Est 9 [1 ; 16] 482 [40 ; 924]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 8 [2 ; 14] 494 [113 ; 875]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 8 [3 ; 13] 651 [211 ; 1091]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 2 [0 ; 5] 47 [0 ; 140]
Bretagne 13 [3 ; 23] 447 [104 ; 790]
Centre-Val de Loire 11 [0 ; 22] 286 [0 ; 580]
Corse 0 [0 ; 0] 0 [0 ; 0]
Ile-de-France 7 [3 ; 10] 833 [371 ; 1295]
Occitanie 4 [0 ; 7] 231 [0 ; 463]
Hauts-de-France 10 [3 ; 16] 603 [203 ; 1003]
Normandie 7 [0 ; 16] 254 [0 ; 550]
Pays de la Loire 10 [1 ; 18] 378 [34 ; 722]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 4 [0 ; 8] 202 [0 ; 440]
Source: Sentinelles & IQVIA EMR

Table showing incidence and incidence rate for the geographic area of the information bloc and eventually for the geographic sub-levels

Surveillance of acute respiratory infections by the Sentinelles network (Covid-19, influenza and RSV infections)

In March 2020, following the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), the “Sentinelles surveillance” evolved. The surveillance of  “influenza-like illness” (ILI, defined as sudden onset of fever above 39°C, accompanied by myalgia and respiratory signs) has been replaced by “acute respiratory infections” (ARI, defined as sudden onset of fever or feeling of fever and respiratory signs). 

This new surveillance enables both the monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic and epidemics due to other respiratory viruses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus and metapneumovirus). This surveillance is carried out with “Santé publique France” (the national agency for public health), the National Reference Center for respiratory infections (“Institut Pasteur” and “Hospices Civils de Lyon”) and the University of Corsica. This surveillance is based on patients consulting a general practitioner or a paediatrician for an ARI.

Data from the Sentinelles network are integrated into the overall national COVID-19 surveillance coordinated by “Santé publique France”. For more information, you can consult the weekly COVID-19 and influenza newsletters from “Santé publique France”

At the same time, the Sentinelles network is carrying out studies and research on Covid-19, which are presented in the “Covid-19” section of this website.