Observed situation in France for the week 24 of the year 2026, from 06/08/2026 to 06/14/2026 :

Published on 06-17-2026 11:06 - 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 (2026w24), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 63 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [58; 68]) (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 2026w23: 63 [57; 68]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (161 [123; 198]), Grand Est (78 [57; 98]) and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (71 [44; 98]). 

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 week (consolidated data for 2026w23: 0).
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 63 [58 ; 68] 42453 [38852 ; 46054]
Regions
Grand Est 78 [57 ; 98] 4398 [3227 ; 5569]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 64 [44 ; 84] 4018 [2765 ; 5271]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 62 [46 ; 77] 5153 [3868 ; 6438]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 71 [44 ; 98] 2040 [1266 ; 2814]
Bretagne 161 [123 ; 198] 5682 [4350 ; 7014]
Centre-Val de Loire 58 [31 ; 84] 1521 [820 ; 2222]
Corse 4 [0 ; 14] 13 [0 ; 51]
Ile-de-France 51 [41 ; 61] 6422 [5113 ; 7731]
Occitanie 34 [20 ; 48] 2096 [1225 ; 2967]
Hauts-de-France 58 [41 ; 75] 3538 [2503 ; 4573]
Normandie 29 [14 ; 43] 977 [471 ; 1483]
Pays de la Loire 67 [39 ; 96] 2696 [1543 ; 3849]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 67 [45 ; 89] 3563 [2396 ; 4730]
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 (2026w24), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 61 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [55; 66])
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 2026w23: 60 [55; 65]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (117 [88; 146]), Grand Est (75 [54; 96]) and Corse (71 [17; 124]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 61 [55 ; 66] 40879 [37235 ; 44523]
Regions
Grand Est 75 [54 ; 96] 4259 [3064 ; 5454]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 63 [43 ; 83] 3947 [2688 ; 5206]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 58 [43 ; 72] 4826 [3592 ; 6060]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 27 [11 ; 43] 788 [330 ; 1246]
Bretagne 45 [25 ; 65] 1596 [879 ; 2313]
Centre-Val de Loire 40 [17 ; 62] 1046 [460 ; 1632]
Corse 71 [17 ; 124] 255 [63 ; 447]
Ile-de-France 49 [39 ; 60] 6200 [4911 ; 7489]
Occitanie 59 [40 ; 77] 3661 [2488 ; 4834]
Hauts-de-France 58 [40 ; 76] 3551 [2453 ; 4649]
Normandie 31 [14 ; 48] 1058 [493 ; 1623]
Pays de la Loire 67 [37 ; 97] 2686 [1483 ; 3889]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 117 [88 ; 146] 6188 [4652 ; 7724]
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 (2026w24), the incidence rate of chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 11 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [9; 13])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is decreasing 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 2026w23: 16 [14; 19]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Pays de la Loire (24 [3; 44]), Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (19 [2; 36]) and Centre-Val de Loire (17 [4; 31]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 11 [9 ; 13] 7219 [5737 ; 8701]
Regions
Grand Est 8 [2 ; 14] 436 [102 ; 770]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 10 [1 ; 19] 636 [89 ; 1183]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 11 [4 ; 18] 922 [347 ; 1497]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 19 [2 ; 36] 541 [56 ; 1026]
Bretagne 15 [3 ; 28] 544 [97 ; 991]
Centre-Val de Loire 17 [4 ; 31] 454 [99 ; 809]
Corse 9 [0 ; 27] 34 [0 ; 98]
Ile-de-France 11 [6 ; 16] 1372 [774 ; 1970]
Occitanie 12 [3 ; 20] 741 [206 ; 1276]
Hauts-de-France 9 [3 ; 16] 551 [155 ; 947]
Normandie 9 [0 ; 17] 294 [2 ; 586]
Pays de la Loire 24 [3 ; 44] 940 [127 ; 1753]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6 [0 ; 14] 329 [0 ; 743]
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.