54,621 PCR tests were conducted over the course of seven days, which also represents a slight decrease compared to the week before (60,360). 149 people had a positive antigen test.
The British variant remains the most dominant strain in the Grand Duchy at 81.4%. The South African one makes up 14.2% of cases, the Brazilian one so far only isolated cases.
The number of regular hospital patients has declined from 104 to 84. However, 33 patients are currently being treated in intensive care units, three more than during the previous week. The average age of hospitalised patients has gone down from 61 to 57.
Last week, eight people died after contracting Covid-19, four fewer than the week before.
