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This week, phase 6 of the vaccination campaign (age group 18-54 years) has been completed.

In view of the circulation of mutated strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the transmissibility of which seems to be increased, and in particular the spread of the so-called "delta" variant (B.1.617.2), the additional sanitary measures applicable to all travel from the United Kingdom to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have been extended until 15 July 2021 inclusive.

During the week from 21 to 27 June, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to increase slightly from 90 to 107 (+19%), while the number of their identified close contacts decreased from 396 cases the previous week to 353 (-11.1%).

The first invitations for vaccination against the coronavirus will be sent out this week to adolescents aged between 12 and 17, starting with the oldest.

During the week from 14 to 20 June and for the 12th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease significantly from 189 to 90 (-52.3%).

A number of EU Member States apply a vaccination strategy involving the administration of a second dose of a different COVID-19 vaccine from that used for the first dose. For example, some EU citizens may receive a first dose of Vaxzevria, and a second dose of Comirnaty. This process is called heterologous vaccination (sometimes called "mix and match").

From Sunday 20 June, anyone older than 6 years of age with a national identification number ("matricule") will be able to make an appointment directly via covidtesting.lu for a PCR test as part of the Large Scale Testing.

During the week from 7 to 13 June and for the 11th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 324 to 189 (-41.6%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 908 cases the previous week to 742 (-18.2%).

During the week from 31 May to 6 June, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease for the 10th week in a row from 354 to 324 (-8.5%), while the number of their identified close contacts increased from 766 cases the previous week to 908 (+18.5%).

On 1 and 2 June 2021, a vaccination session was organised for homeless people at the "Wanteraktioun" premises.

During the week from 24 to 30 May, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 decreased again from 495 to 354 (-28.5%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-40.6%).

The Ministry of Health and the Health Directorate would like to clarify some of the information that has been disseminated in recent days via social networks and the press concerning tests before events with more than 150 participants.

During the week from 17 to 23 May and for the 4th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 728 to 495 (-35.0%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-26.1%).

During the week from 10 to 16 May and for the 3rd week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 936 to 759 (-19.0%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 2,423 cases the previous week to 1,757 (-27.5%).

In addition to PCR tests carried out by medical laboratories on prescription or via Large Scale Testing and rapid antigen tests carried out by health professionals, the government's testing strategy also includes the extensive distribution of rapid antigen self-tests.