During that time, 273,097 first doses--60% of the total doses--and 179,478 second doses (40%) were administered. Among the total 452,575 shots, the Comirnaty (Biontech/Pfizer) was most popular, followed by the AstraZeneca, Moderna and, lastly, Johnson&Johnson formulas.

People over the age of 70 make up the most inoculated group. 80% of people over the age of 70 and 84% of retirement home residents were vaccinated over the six-month period. The general national coverage at the time was at 73%, as a part of the population remains indecisive or is against the vaccine.

The current vaccination rate stagnates, reaching 74.9% for people over the age of 12. Prime minister Xavier Bettel (DP) and health minister Paulette Lenert (LSAP) have said that a rate of at least 80-85% is necessary for further pandemic restrictions to be lifted. As the newly published study showed, the younger generations--which were not a priority at the start of the campaign--were the least protected at 37%.  

The campaign, which first targeted healthcare professionals and at-risk candidates, focused its initial effort on the 75+ category before working its way down to younger demographics.

The vaccine proved particularly effective for older generations. 28 days following a completed inoculation process, a decrease of 85% of infections, 99% of hospitalisation and 92% covid-related deaths was recorded among the oldest age groups. Similar observations were made for care home residents.

Currently, infection cases are on the rise, and Luxembourg’s chief medical officer Jean-Claude Schmit has said the country is facing .