French health authorities report that all metropolitan regions are in the "red" on the epidemiological map due to the intense circulation of the flu virus.

The flu epidemic in France has reached a maximum alert level, affecting all metropolitan regions. Dr. Bruno Coignard, director at Santé publique France, stated that all regions are on red, with a dynamic similar to that of last year. Health authorities warn of a continuous increase in cases, anticipating a peak during the holiday period, which puts additional pressure on hospitals already under stress in the winter season. The increase in consultations for flu syndrome has led to a rise in hospitalizations, especially due to influenza viruses of type A, such as A(H3N2) and A(H1N1).