The Ministry of Health and representatives of the Ombudsman for Children and Adolescents presented some data on the effects of Covid-19 on minors.

Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, more than 145 children have been hospitalised at the Children's Hospital (Kannerklinik) to treat symptoms due to an acute coronavirus infection. Of these, "more than half were infants and newborns", according to the Ministry.

In addition, 15 children were hospitalised with the paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome known as 'PIMS', which is thought to occur as a result of a previous infection with the coronavirus. Fortunately, there have been no deaths.

According to the Ministry's press release, "the mental health of children and young people was one of the major concerns raised during the meeting".

Actions on the mental state of children and young people will be carried out during the preparation of the next National Mental Health Plan. The National Health Observatory will be responsible for closely monitoring developments in the mental health of children and young people.

According to the Ministry of Health, nearly 36,000 minors have been vaccinated in Luxembourg, including 4,849 children under the age of 12. This means that 31,133 young people aged between 12 and 18 are fully vaccinated. Just under half of them have also received a booster dose.