Why the Virus Outbreak Is Severe in the Grand Est Region of France

Cyclists oof the pack ride during the fifth stage of the 106th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Die-des-Vosges and Colmar, in Obernai, eastern France, on July 10, 2019. Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images

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The Grand Est region was the epicenter of the CCP virus outbreak in France in March. At present, the number of patients in the intensive care unit has slightly dropped, but local hospitals are still worried about the possibility of a second wave of infection.