Daily roundupThursday's key coronavirus developments in Luxembourg and abroad

Starting with Luxembourg

• [block type="summary”]The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show that 138 new cases of coronavirus were discovered yesterday.

  • The Ministry of Health has published its coronavirus statistics for the week of 18-24 January, depicting a slow decrease in infections.
  • Covid-19 regulations are having a negative effect on our daily working life and general well-being, according to a recent study titled “Quality of work Index Luxembourg” published by the Chambre des salariés, Uni Luxembourg and Infas, the Institute for Social Research.
  • Traces of coronavirus residue remain elevated in Luxembourg’s sewage water analysis, however, there is also indication of a slight decrease in the overall report.
  • The Archbishop of Luxembourg, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.

  And around the world

  • [block type="summary”] Germany’s vaccine commission said Thursday it could not recommend the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for older people, the latest twist in a row over the jab that has put Britain and the EU on a collision course.