Observed situation in France for the week 25 of the year 2026, from 06/15/2026 to 06/21/2026 :

Published on 06-24-2026 09:06 - These news are updated on wednesday

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

  Low 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 (2026w25), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 56 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [51; 61]) (data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week and corresponds to a similar activity level to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w24: 60 [55; 65]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (153 [115; 192]), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (84 [55; 114]) and Pays de la Loire (67 [38; 96]). 

Covid-19: the incidence rate of Covid-19 cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 0 case per 100,000 population (data source: Sentinelles).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous weeks (consolidated data for 2026w24: 0) and corresponds to a low level of activity.
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 56 [51 ; 61] 37967 [34553 ; 41381]
Regions
Grand Est 64 [46 ; 82] 3614 [2606 ; 4622]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 49 [32 ; 67] 3106 [2014 ; 4198]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 52 [38 ; 66] 4349 [3213 ; 5485]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 84 [55 ; 114] 2418 [1575 ; 3261]
Bretagne 153 [115 ; 192] 5425 [4064 ; 6786]
Centre-Val de Loire 28 [9 ; 48] 751 [244 ; 1258]
Corse 17 [0 ; 42] 62 [0 ; 151]
Ile-de-France 46 [36 ; 56] 5731 [4475 ; 6987]
Occitanie 38 [22 ; 54] 2372 [1382 ; 3362]
Hauts-de-France 51 [35 ; 67] 3117 [2152 ; 4082]
Normandie 34 [17 ; 51] 1169 [594 ; 1744]
Pays de la Loire 67 [38 ; 96] 2668 [1503 ; 3833]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 45 [27 ; 63] 2376 [1419 ; 3333]
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 (2026w25), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 58 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [53; 64])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week and corresponds to a similar activity level to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w24: 60 [55; 65]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (87 [62; 112]), Occitanie (74 [52; 97]) and Hauts-de-France (61 [43; 78]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 58 [53 ; 64] 39380 [35840 ; 42920]
Regions
Grand Est 60 [42 ; 77] 3371 [2360 ; 4382]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 55 [37 ; 74] 3489 [2333 ; 4645]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 45 [32 ; 57] 3743 [2699 ; 4787]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 47 [25 ; 68] 1338 [715 ; 1961]
Bretagne 56 [32 ; 79] 1968 [1125 ; 2811]
Centre-Val de Loire 56 [24 ; 88] 1483 [630 ; 2336]
Corse 22 [0 ; 50] 79 [0 ; 179]
Ile-de-France 55 [44 ; 66] 6864 [5482 ; 8246]
Occitanie 74 [52 ; 97] 4650 [3242 ; 6058]
Hauts-de-France 61 [43 ; 78] 3697 [2640 ; 4754]
Normandie 35 [18 ; 53] 1207 [602 ; 1812]
Pays de la Loire 58 [29 ; 87] 2309 [1144 ; 3474]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 87 [62 ; 112] 4617 [3286 ; 5948]
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 (2026w25), the incidence rate of chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 15 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [12; 18])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is slightly increasing compared to the previous week and corresponds to a lower activity level to those usually observed at this time of the year (consolidated data for 2026w24: 11 [9; 13]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Occitanie (26 [12; 40]), Pays de la Loire (20 [4; 35]), Centre-Val de Loire (20 [5; 34]), Bretagne (17 [5; 30]), Hauts-de-France (17 [8; 26]) and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (17 [4; 30]).

.Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 15 [12 ; 18] 10158 [8379 ; 11937]
Regions
Grand Est 7 [2 ; 13] 415 [101 ; 729]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 10 [3 ; 17] 624 [200 ; 1048]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 12 [6 ; 18] 1008 [479 ; 1537]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 17 [4 ; 30] 486 [120 ; 852]
Bretagne 17 [5 ; 30] 617 [177 ; 1057]
Centre-Val de Loire 20 [5 ; 34] 517 [142 ; 892]
Corse 7 [0 ; 22] 24 [0 ; 79]
Ile-de-France 13 [8 ; 18] 1611 [959 ; 2263]
Occitanie 26 [12 ; 40] 1625 [753 ; 2497]
Hauts-de-France 17 [8 ; 26] 1056 [501 ; 1611]
Normandie 15 [4 ; 26] 519 [135 ; 903]
Pays de la Loire 20 [4 ; 35] 792 [165 ; 1419]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 8 [0 ; 15] 403 [20 ; 786]
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.