Responding to a parliamentary question, Paulette Lenert (LSAP) said that in addition to the representative sample tests, all residents and staff at nursing homes have been tested for antibodies.

“Through this initiative it is possible to have a better overview of the general presence of covid antibodies among staff and residents of retirement and care homes and on the basis of from these data, to decide on new or adapted measures in the houses,” the minister wrote.

These tests in care homes are scheduled every four to five months and are expected to continue until 2023, the minister said, adding that cellular immunity also plays an important role. No third vaccinations are offered to the general population in Luxembourg, Lenert wrote, however, the infectious diseases advisory board has recommended that these be offered to vulnerable residents.