The Omicron variant, which seems to spread “extremely quickly,” could experience “rapid growth in France,” and its impact could be felt “in the coming weeks,” the Scientific Council warned in its latest opinion published on Monday.
A few days before Christmas, major events “that could lead to giant clusters” must therefore “be avoided,” it urges. “Even a slight strengthening of barrier gestures, remote working, and a reduction in contacts can have a very significant impact on the health impact” of the current wave due to the Delta variant, according to the agency. A collective effort that “would reduce the risk of having to implement more restrictive measures later.”
231 people have died from Covid in the past 24 hours. 14,527 patients are hospitalized, including 1,505 since the previous day, according to Santé publique France. 2,752 patients are being treated in critical care units—among them, 379 arrived this Monday.
