The number of new infections decreased from 5,616 to 4,830 (-14%) during the past week, while the number of PCR tests fell from 14,294 to 13,168. The average age of newly positive Covid-19 cases is 41.9 years.
The review points out that with the increasing number of cases, it is difficult to call, review and determine the likely source of infection for all cases. Priority for calls is given to cases over 60 years of age as well as to residents of care homes.
As of 17 July, the number of active infections has decreased to 10,780 – down from 11,665 on 10 July – while the number of people who have recovered from an infection has increased to 265,463 (from 259,754).
In the past week, six new deaths have occurred (average age: 81 years) compared to five cases the week before.
28 new Covid-19 patients were admitted to the standard care units of the country’s hospitals, compared to 13 the previous week. In the intensive care unit, the number of occupied beds increased from 0 to 1. The average age of patients is 58 years.
The effective reproduction rate decreased to 0.83 (0.99 the previous week), and the positivity rate on all tests performed (prescriptions, contact tracing) decreased from 39.29% to 36.68%.
The incidence rate decreased to 748 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over 7 days, compared to 870 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the previous week.
Re-infections as well as certified self-tests were included in the calculation of the incidence rates. Compared to the previous week, the incidence rate decreases in the following age groups: 0-14 years (-23%), 15-29 years (-15%), 30-44 years (-13%), 45-59 years (-17%), 60-74 years (-6%).
An increase is recorded in the 75+ age group (+16%). The lowest incidence rate is recorded in the 0-14 age group (751 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), while the highest incidence rate is recorded in the 30-44 age group (1,318 cases per 100,000 inhabitants).
For the week of 11 July to 17 July 2022, 58 people received their first vaccine dose, 103 received their second dose, 634 people received their first booster, 5,711 their second booster (fourth dose), and nine people a third booster (fifth dose), bringing the total number of vaccines administered as of 17 July to 1,287,759.
474,194 residents are currently considered fully vaccinated, which corresponds to a vaccination rate of 78.9% of the population over the age of 5.
Residents can consult www.impfen.lu for the next stops of the Impf-Bus (“vaccination bus”). It should be noted that vaccination is given without an appointment (ID card and CNS card required). The Impf-Bus offers both primary vaccination and booster doses.
A 4th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine may now be administered to people over 60 years of age, as well as to highly vulnerable people on the written recommendation of their GP.
The Victor Hugo vaccination centre has been reopened specifically for this campaign between 12 July and 13 August. Besides the vaccination centre, vaccinations are also offered by certain GPs, pharmacies, and the Impf-Bus.
All information is available on www.impfen.lu.
