Observed situation in France for the week 15 of the year 2026, from 04/06/2026 to 04/12/2026 :

Published on 04-15-2026 16:04 - 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 (2026w15), the incidence rate of acute respiratory infection (ARI) cases consulting in general practice was estimated at 77 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [72; 83]).
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 2026w14: 100 [93; 106]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Bretagne (206 [162; 249]), Grand Est (116 [89; 143]) and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (91 [63; 118]). 

Influenza: the incidence rate of influenza cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 12 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [3; 21]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, DMGs Côte d’Azur, Rouen and Strasbourg)
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous weeks (consolidated data for 2026w14:  4 [1; 7]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

RSV infection: the incidence rate of RSV infection cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 0 case per 100,000 population (95% CI [0; 15]) (data sources: Sentinelles, SOS Médecins, DMGs Côte d’Azur, Rouen and Strasbourg).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous weeks (consolidated data for 2026w14: 2 [0; 4]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

Bronchiolitis in children under one year old: the incidence rate of bronchiolitis cases in children under one year old seen in general practice was estimated at 273 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [93; 453]) (data source: IQVIA (EMR)).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous week (consolidated data for 2026w14: 292 [119; 465]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.

Covid-19: the incidence rate of Covid-19 cases seen in general practice for an ARI was estimated at 1 case per 100,000 population (95% CI [0; 3]) (data source: Sentinelles).
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is stable compared to the previous weeks (consolidated data for 2026w14: 2 [1; 3]) and corresponds to a low level of activity.
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 77 [72 ; 83] 52160 [48157 ; 56163]
Regions
Grand Est 116 [89 ; 143] 6576 [5032 ; 8120]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 91 [63 ; 118] 5694 [3953 ; 7435]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 66 [49 ; 83] 5518 [4087 ; 6949]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 55 [33 ; 77] 1581 [957 ; 2205]
Bretagne 206 [162 ; 249] 7279 [5741 ; 8817]
Centre-Val de Loire 48 [25 ; 72] 1278 [659 ; 1897]
Corse 45 [2 ; 89] 163 [6 ; 320]
Ile-de-France 69 [57 ; 81] 8629 [7137 ; 10121]
Occitanie 72 [49 ; 95] 4474 [3030 ; 5918]
Hauts-de-France 64 [45 ; 83] 3909 [2749 ; 5069]
Normandie 63 [40 ; 85] 2141 [1368 ; 2914]
Pays de la Loire 60 [29 ; 90] 2386 [1168 ; 3604]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 75 [51 ; 100] 3994 [2716 ; 5272]
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 (2026w15), the incidence rate of acute diarrhea cases seen in general practice was estimated at 56 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [51; 61])
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 2026w14: 72 [67; 78]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Hauts-de-France (73 [54; 93]), Nouvelle-Aquitaine (69 [49; 88]) and Grand Est (68 [49; 88]).

Data sources: Sentinelles and IQVIA (EMR)
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 56 [51 ; 61] 37709 [34266 ; 41152]
Regions
Grand Est 68 [49 ; 88] 3865 [2762 ; 4968]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 69 [49 ; 88] 4325 [3096 ; 5554]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 39 [25 ; 52] 3225 [2054 ; 4396]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 28 [11 ; 44] 793 [320 ; 1266]
Bretagne 57 [34 ; 80] 2028 [1212 ; 2844]
Centre-Val de Loire 43 [19 ; 67] 1131 [499 ; 1763]
Corse 49 [4 ; 94] 176 [15 ; 337]
Ile-de-France 52 [42 ; 62] 6514 [5227 ; 7801]
Occitanie 58 [40 ; 76] 3611 [2480 ; 4742]
Hauts-de-France 73 [54 ; 93] 4470 [3259 ; 5681]
Normandie 41 [22 ; 59] 1391 [753 ; 2029]
Pays de la Loire 56 [27 ; 85] 2239 [1072 ; 3406]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 49 [31 ; 66] 2574 [1654 ; 3494]
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 (2026w15), the incidence rate of chickenpox cases seen in general practice was estimated at 15 cases per 100,000 population (95% CI [12 ; 17])
Subject to future data consolidation, this rate is slightly increasing 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 2026w14: 12 [10; 15]).

At the regional level, the highest incidence rates were noted in: Grand Est (24 [9; 39]), Bretagne (22 [8; 36]) and Hauts-de-France (21 [11; 31]).
  Estimated weekly incidence rate Estimated weekly incidence
France 15 [12 ; 17] 9940 [8210 ; 11670]
Regions
Grand Est 24 [9 ; 39] 1350 [504 ; 2196]
Nouvelle-Aquitaine 11 [4 ; 19] 701 [227 ; 1175]
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 12 [5 ; 18] 968 [438 ; 1498]
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 15 [0 ; 29] 419 [12 ; 826]
Bretagne 22 [8 ; 36] 771 [280 ; 1262]
Centre-Val de Loire 10 [0 ; 22] 266 [0 ; 575]
Corse 9 [0 ; 27] 31 [0 ; 97]
Ile-de-France 17 [11 ; 22] 2079 [1346 ; 2812]
Occitanie 11 [3 ; 20] 709 [179 ; 1239]
Hauts-de-France 21 [11 ; 31] 1272 [647 ; 1897]
Normandie 14 [4 ; 23] 473 [151 ; 795]
Pays de la Loire 20 [1 ; 40] 813 [40 ; 1586]
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 9 [1 ; 17] 482 [77 ; 887]
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.