French paper Le Monde has taken a closer look at the Grand Duchy and its response to the corona outbreak.

The newspaper published an article on Tuesday analysing the Luxembourgish strategy in face of the pandemic.

Le Monde, one of the most influential media outlets in France, qualified the efficient handling of the situation a success.

Early diagnosis and the channelling of funds into the medical sector allowed hospital staff to prepare adequately and not be overrun by the first wave of infections. There was even enough room for French patients to be transferred to the Grand Duchy from Grand Est. This has secured Luxembourg a spot of honour during the celebrations of the national day of France on 14 July.

The newspaper further highlights the level of anticipation put forward by Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, who monitored the situation in Wuhan early on and used his connections to supply the country with safety masks.

Nonetheless, Luxembourg was dependent on the support of its neighbouring countries, especially when borders started to close.

This move put a lot of pressure on the national health services, which rely on staff commuting from across the border on a daily basis. The country thus offered hotels to these workers and provided them with the same number of masks that Luxembourgish residents received.

Bettel further emphasises that Luxembourg, although privileged, stays determined to help out the rest of the European Union in solidarity.