Three more people succumbed to the virus between 30 May and 5 June, with an average age of 86.
However, the number of hospitalisations remains both low and stable, with three people currently receiving treatment for coronavirus in regular care, down from six the previous week. One person is currently in intensive care.
8,209 tests were conducted over the past week, some 2,000 more than the week before. The positivity rate for the last seven days was 23.56%, up from 18.63%.
Luxembourg’s incidence rate is now 300 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 182/100,000 the previous week. This rate has risen across all age groups, with the majority of cases occurring among people aged 30-44.
Cases continue to be more frequent among family and friends, followed by international travel and leisure activities.
As of 5 June, Luxembourg has administered 1,283,132 doses of the vaccine, with 78.8% of the population aged 5 and over now fully vaccinated against the virus. The “Impf-Bus” will continue to serve different areas of the country with its mobile vaccination team. For more information, visit www.impfen.lu.
