Meuse Department Sees Sharpest Rise in COVID-19 Cases in France
bar-le-Duc, France – The Meuse department in France’s Grand Est region is currently experiencing the most significant surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide, according to the latest data released by Public health France on September 29, 2025. This increase comes as France faces a new wave of the virus, driven by the XFG variant.
while overall case numbers remain lower than previous peaks, the Meuse is demonstrating a disproportionate impact, registering a rate of 1968.02 emergency visits for COVID-19 per 100,000 visits. This marks a substantial increase from initial levels and signals a renewed public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations. The neighboring Haute-Marne department is also heavily affected, with a rate of 1599.02 per 100,000.
Public health officials are closely monitoring the situation in the Grand est,as the rise in cases precedes the launch of the autumn-winter COVID-19 vaccination campaign scheduled to run from October 14,2025,to January 31,2026. Vaccination is recommended for individuals at highest risk,including those over 65,peopel with underlying health conditions,immunocompromised individuals,residents of long-term care facilities (EHPAD),and pregnant women.
