RTL.be reporters Fanny Dehaye and Michel Herinckx visited the Belgian-Luxembourg border to speak to Belgians passing through the country on their travels.
Certain holidaymakers expressed shock at learning that Belgian authorities had placed Luxembourg in the orange zone, with one tourist claiming they had no idea of the fact, despite notices to wear masks in public.
Others were aware of the fact, but did not notice any changes at the border itself. Belgian media reported that those crossing the border would need to have their temperature checked prior to entering the country, but members of the public approached for comment said this had not occurred.
Belgium has designated the Grand Duchy as an orange zone country, meaning there is a medium risk of infection.
The coronavirus infection rate (see details of the latest figures here) in Luxembourg has risen compared to that in Belgium, causing concern for many. Another holidaymaker, travelling through Luxembourg to reach the Vosges, said they had been extra vigilant on their journey.
RTL.be’s reporters also encountered Belgians who have continued to do their shopping in Luxembourg, despite the new classification.
One said they thought the infection rate increase was due to the higher number of tests and did not think the virus was necessarily more contagious in Luxembourg, while another said they did not believe there would be a second wave.
