Ministry of HealthCoronavirus weekly review - no further restrictions

The number of new infections and close contacts has increased significantly in the Grand Duchy over the last week, according to the report.

806 new Covid cases were officially registered from 5 to 11 October - a 47% increase. The infection rate rose to 129 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. As a reminder, the threshold is 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

The average age of those diagnosed with Covid in the last week has dropped slightly, from 37.6 to 36.8 years of age. Young people aged between 15 and 29 are particularly affected by the virus, experiencing double the number of infections compared to the rest of the population. The number of patients aged 60-74 and over 75 has also increased recently.Over the last week, 1.993 people were in quarantine - three times as many as the previous week. The number of isolated cases has remained somewhat stable at 1,125 people.According to the report, the majority of infections continue to spread within the private and familial spheres, making up around 25% of all new infections. Schools make up 12% of infections, an increase on the week before, when cases were still at 7%. Infections from abroad accounted for 7% of new infections, and 5% occurred at work. 3% occured in the care sector or at family gatherings.

No need for stricter measures yet

At a press conference on Wednesday, Minister of Health Paulette Lenert said stricter measures were not yet required. However, she appealed to the public to restrict their social contacts and continue with a collective effort to stop the virus from spreading.

Health experts predicted that the situation would take a turn for the worse in the autumn and winter months. Lenert encouraged people with symptoms to get a test. Currently, test results aim to be completed within 24 hours, while the healthcare sector may see even faster tests in the near future to help reduce pressure on laboratories.

Plans are in motion for an additional drive-in testing station for people with a prescription, although the exact location is yet to be confirmed.

Quarantine by age