420 of these positive cases were unvaccinated people, which represent 74% of all new infections. The average age of positively tested people remained stable at 32 years.
The overall number of cases increased by 6%, while most positive infections could be discovered with the help of contact tracing. Around 1,100 close contacts were identified, 1,240 people put into isolation, and 820 had to quarantine.
A third of new infections were discovered after people returned from holidays abroad, while every fourth person got the virus from a family member. 7% of people caught the virus during leisure activities.
Nine people were hospitalised and treated in intensive care units last week. The average age of hospitalised patients increased from 46 to 60 years. 22 new hospital admissions were made last week. Two people died in relation with Covid-19.
The positivity rate in the Grand Duchy remained stable at 2%, the reproduction rate decreased to 1.04, and the incidence rate increased from 85 to 90 cases per 100,000 citizens over seven days.
When it comes to vaccinations, close to 395,000 people are fully inoculated as of last week. 60 people received a third dose.
The country’s 13 water purification plants showed an increase in virus residue.
