THE QUESTION. Despite the decrease in the number of serious cases (hospitalizations and admissions to intensive care), Public Health France notes a " trend towards an increase in the circulation of the virus in mainland France ". Thus, " the number of confirmed cases, the incidence rate and the number of SOS doctor acts for suspected Covid-19 are increasing compared to the previous week ", and the R (average number of people infected with a infected individual) is " greater than 1 " and tends to increase.
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More than 400 clusters (including 77 still under investigation) have been identified since the beginning of May, mainly (except Ehpad) in healthcare establishments (22%) and companies (18%). But the health authority calls for " special vigilance " for those " occurring in extended family environments (...) likely to increase during the summer period ". Should we be worried about a renewed epidemic?
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