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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 24 - 30 May
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%).
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COVID-19-tests for events with more than 150 participants authorised by the Health Directorate
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.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 17 - 23 May
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%).
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 10 - 16 May
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%).
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The new COVID-19 test strategy: an additional step towards a new normal
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.
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Extension of the health measures for travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
In view of the development of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus at the international level, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Health would like to inform of the extension of the sanitary measures applicable for all air travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 3 - 9 May
During the week from 3 to 9 May, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 decreased again from 1,119 to 936 (-16.4%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 2,967 cases the previous week to 2,423 (-18.4%).
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Certified rapid antigen tests can be performed in the first pharmacies starting 12 May
From 12 May, rapid antigen tests (RATs) by nose swab, as well as self-tests, can be performed and certified in the first pharmacies. All participating pharmacies will offer this service from Monday 17 May. The test result can be obtained in less than 30 minutes.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 26 April - 2 May
During the week from 26 April to 2 May, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease slightly from 1,231 to 1,119 (-9%), while the number of their identified close contacts increased from 2,517 cases the previous week to 2,967 (+18%).
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Press release in relation to the new health measures for all travel from the Republic of India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Health wish to inform of the new additional health measures applicable from 1 May 2021 until 15 May 2021 inclusive, for all travel from India to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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Implementation of a procedure to benefit from residual doses of COVID-19 vaccine
As announced after the Government Council of 21 April, a waiting list has been set up in order to benefit from the remaining doses of coronavirus vaccine.
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The COVID-19 Consultation Centres will be closed on public holidays
The two COVID-19 Consultation Centres (CCCs), located in Kirchberg and Esch-sur-Alzette will be exceptionally closed on public holidays in May, i.e. on 1, 9 and 13 May 2021.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 19 - 25 April
During the week from 19 to 25 April, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease slightly from 1,261 to 1,231 (-2.4%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 2,943 cases the previous week to 2,517 (-14.5%).
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Country-specific COVID-19 incidences - A biased view of the epidemiological situation
Incidence levels – the number of new COVID-19 cases within a given time period – are currently widely used as indicators to define high-risk areas.
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Launch of phase 6 of the vaccination campaign
The first invitations to those covered by phase 6 of the vaccination campaign will be sent out at the end of this week (week 17).