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The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 3,648 to 4,670 cases (+28%) for the week of 21 to 27 February 2022.

From 26 February, it is possible to get vaccinated in pharmacies, without waiting for the invitation by post. Anyone aged 12 and over can make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination at the various participating pharmacies.

Following the recommendations of the High Council for Infectious Diseases (CSMI) issued on 23 February 2022, the Government Council of 25 February decided to extend the range of vaccines in order to include the new Nuvaxovid vaccine (Novavax).

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased from 5,871 to 3,648 cases (-38%) for the week of 14 to 20 February 2022.

In view of the favourable evolution with regards to hospitalisations of patients with COVID-19, both in intensive and in normal care, the national Crisis Cell, in agreement with the Fédération des hôptiaux luxembourgeois (FHL), has decided to lower the surge plan to phase 2.

The temporary vaccination centre at Luxexpo The Box (Luxembourg-Kirchberg) will close on 5 March 2022. It will be replaced by the Hall Victor Hugo vaccination centre in Limpertsberg which will reopen on 8 March 2022.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased from 11,003 to 5,871 cases (-53%) for the week of 7 to 13 February.

Following the vote of the new law COVID-19 by the Chamber of Deputies today, the amended law of 17 July 2020 on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic has been adapted on the following points:

Luxembourg has joined a small group of countries to participate in the pilot phase of the WHO BioHub project, dedicated to SARS-CoV-2, of the World Health Organization (WHO). The country was the first to contribute COVID-19 virus samples to the new hub in the framework of the initiative.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased from 14,918 to 11,003 cases (-26%) for the week of 31 January to 6 February.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased from 15,293 to 14,918 cases (-2%) for the week of 24 to 30 January.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 11,734 to 15,293 cases (+30%) for the week of 17 to 23 January.

In order to meet the needs of people travelling to European countries that now require a 3-dose vaccination, the government has decided to offer this alternative pattern to those who wish to obtain it.

The Ministry of Health wishes to provide further clarification on the recent changes in the coding of vaccination certificates for the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 10,680 to 11,728 cases (+8%) for the week of 10 to 16 January.