Is tourism a factor in the spread of Covid-19?
In Vendée, clusters were detected in 22 campsites on the Atlantic coast.
In these campsites near Saint-Jean-de-Monts and Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, 89 cases have been identified, mostly from seasonal organizers, said Thursday, July 22 the Regional Health Agency of the Countries of the Loire.
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Among the positive cases, 27 are holidaymakers and 62 activity leaders, "
often young audiences, not vaccinated
" and who "
meet to party after their day at work
", explained Josselin Vincent, head of health monitoring at the 'ARS.
Mask compulsory in 22 coastal towns
Since July 21, the health pass voted this Friday at the Assembly also applies to campsites.
A vaccination certificate, a negative test of less than 48 hours or a certificate of recovery from Covid-19 are required from holidaymakers upon their arrival on the first day, as well as to access the swimming pool, theaters and other "
places of leisure and culture
”.
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Already on Wednesday, the prefecture announced the return of the compulsory mask in the public space of 22 seaside towns. Among them, the Sables d'Olonne and the Ile d'Yeu, very tourist destinations in this coastal department.
"
The health situation justifies preventing the risk of an epidemic resumption by preventive measures
", estimated the prefecture, highlighting a sharp increase in the incidence rate this past week.
The Vendée had 83 cases per 100,000 inhabitants on Thursday, against 33.2 on July 13, 2021.
While vaccination centers are stormed on the coast, 10,000 additional doses were chartered last week in the department, and 10,000 more will arrive at the end of July according to France Bleu. The ARS has also established the possibility of receiving the injection without an appointment in Sables d'Olonne and Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez.