Covid-19 in Sarthe: five clusters under investigation

For’ARS Pays de la Loire, although the indicators related to the spread of COVID-19 they are in decline, “we must not draw too positive conclusions and relax our efforts”.

The latest data published by the agency on Friday 13 November 2020 clearly show that the circulation of the virus is less strong in Sarthe.

The incidence rate (calculated per 100,000 inhabitants) went from 282.7 to 254.7 between Tuesday and Friday.

Among the over 65s it is decreasing, from 228.9 to 217.2. The positivity rate (per 100 tests) stood at 14.7%, while on Tuesday 10 November it was 15.4%.

In metropolis of Le Mans, there is also a decline in indicators. The incidence rate is 269, up from 310 four days ago.

But more deaths and hospitalizations

Instead, the number of hospitalized people is increasing. Nine new patients were treated within four days. The number of people in intensive care remains stable.

There have been four new deaths since Tuesday 10 November.

Additionally, the ARS indicated Thursday, November 12, that five clusters were being investigated in the Sarthe. There are “134 cases associated with these cluster “.

In Pays de la Loire, there are a total of 49 sources of contamination.