Sunday 10 May, 5:40pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,886 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,877 reported on 9 May). Currently there are 199 active infections (down from 245). There have been 101 deaths (no change from Saturday). The average age of those infected is 46 and the average age of fatalities is 83.
By the latest count, 92 people are in hospital (down from 102 reported on 9 May), of whom just 14 remain in intensive care (compared to 15). A total of 879 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 874).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 55,250 tests have been carried out (up from 54,463).
The R value reproduction rate for the grand duchy is currently 0.995.
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Sunday 10 May, 12:30pm
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Saturday 9 May:
- Belgium: 53,081 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 52,596 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,656 deaths (up from a total of 8,581 deaths reported the previous day) and 13,642 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 13,411 reported the previous day)
- France: 138,854 confirmed cases (up from 138,421), including 26,310 deaths (up from 26,230) and 56,038 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 55,782)
- Germany: 168,551 confirmed cases (up from 167,300), including 7,369 deaths (up from 7,266) and an estimated 143,300 recovered patients (up from 141,700)
Globally there have been more than 4m confirmed infections, including more than 279,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.3m recovered patients.
Saturday 9 May, 5:55pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,877 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,871 reported on 8 May). Currently there are 226 active infections (down from 255). There have been 101 deaths (1 more than on Friday). The average age of those infected is 46 and the average age of fatalities is 83.
By the latest count, 102 people are in hospital (up from 95 reported on 8 May), of whom just 15 remain in intensive care (compared to 16). A total of 874 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 873).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 54,463 tests have been carried out (up from 53,257).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Saturday 9 May, 11:15am
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Friday 8 May:
- Belgium: 52,596 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 52,011 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,581 deaths (up from a total of 8,521 deaths reported the previous day) and 13,411 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 13,201 reported the previous day)
- France: 138,421 confirmed cases (up from 137,779), including 26,230 deaths (up from 25,987) and 55,782 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 55,027)
- Germany: 167,300 confirmed cases (up from 166,091), including 7,266 deaths (up from 7,119) and an estimated 141,700 recovered patients (up from 139,900)
Globally there have been more than 3.9m confirmed infections, including more than 275,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.3m recovered patients.
Friday 8 May, 5:45pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,871 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,859 reported on 7 May). Currently there are 245 active infections (down from 255). There have been 100 deaths (unchanged since Thursday). The average age of those infected is 46 and the average age of fatalities is 83.
By the latest count, 95 people are in hospital (down from 111 reported on 7 May), of whom just 16 remain in intensive care (compared to 21). A total of 873 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 868).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 53,257 tests have been carried out (up from 51,883).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Friday 8 May, 3:30pm
The Luxembourg Learning Centre in Esch-Belval will on 11 May open a book collection and drop off point for students and staff. All books reserved in advance can be collected from Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm. The service is available exclusively for university students and staff.
Luxembourg sports minister Dan Kersch (LSAP) announced during a press conference that some sports complexes may be able to reopen starting 11 May. The decision is based on owner discretion, provided they adhere to strict measures. However, gyms and swimming pools will remain closed. Certain team sports can resume with restrictions.
Friday 8 May, 1:45pm
Cross-border workers in Luxembourg will be able to collect an allocation of 50 disposable face masks starting 11 May when the army opens 12 distribution sites around the country. Further details on locations, times and how to claim the masks can be found here.
Friday 8 May, 11:20am
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Thursday 7 May:
- Belgium: 52,011 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 51,420 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,521 deaths (up from a total of 8,415 deaths reported the previous day) and 13,201 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 12,980 reported the previous day)
- France: 137,779 confirmed cases (up from 137,150), including 25,987 deaths (up from 25,809) and 55,027 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 53,972)
- Germany: 166,091 confirmed cases (up from 164,807), including 7,119 deaths (up from 6,996) and an estimated 139,900 recovered patients (up from 137,400)
Globally there have been more than 3.8m confirmed infections, including more than 269,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.2m recovered patients.
Friday 8 May, 10am
Almost 2% of the population has been in contact with the coronavirus and 0.3% could be asymptomatic carriers, analysis from the initial results of the Luxembourg Convince study suggests.
The government on Wednesday announced a new financial aid for the self-employed to go live on 12 May disbursing €3,000-€4,000.
Thursday 7 May, 6:10pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,859 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,851 reported on 6 May). Currently there are 255 active infections (down from 301). There have been 100 deaths (compared to 98). The average age of those infected is 46 and the median age of fatalities is 85.
By the latest count, 111 people are in hospital (up from 98 reported on 6 May), of whom 21 are in intensive care (compared to 20). A total of 868 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 860).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 51,883 tests have been carried out (up from 50,533).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Thursday 7 May, 12:40pm
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Wednesday 6 May:
- Belgium: 51,420 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 50,781 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,415 deaths (up from a total of 8,339 deaths reported the previous day) and 12,980 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 12,731 reported the previous day)
- France: 137,150 confirmed cases (up from 132,967), including 25,809 deaths (up from 25,531) and 53,972 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 52,736)
- Germany: 164,807 confirmed cases (up from 163,860), including 6,996 deaths (up from 6,831) and an estimated 137,400 recovered patients (up from 135,100)
Globally there have been more than 3.7m confirmed infections, including more than 264,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.2m recovered patients.
Wednesday 6 May, 5:35pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,851 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,840 reported on 5 May). Currently there are 301 active infections (down from 332). There have been 98 deaths (a rise from 96). The average age of those infected is 46 and the median age of fatalities is 85.
By the latest count, 98 people are in hospital (down from 111 reported on 5 May), of whom 20 are in intensive care (compared to 22). A total of 860 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 856).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 50,533 tests have been carried out (up from 49,299).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Wednesday 6 May, 11:27am
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Tuesday 5 May:
- Belgium: 50,781 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 50,509 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,339 deaths (up from a total of 8,016 deaths reported the previous day) and 12,731 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 12,441 reported the previous day)
- France: 132,967 confirmed cases (up from 131,863), including 25,531 deaths (up from 25,201) and 52,736 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 51,371)
- Germany: 163,860 confirmed cases (up from 163,175), including 6,831 deaths (up from 6,692) and an estimated 135,100 recovered patients (up from 132,700)
Globally there have been more than 3.6m confirmed infections, including more than 257,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.2m recovered patients.
Tuesday 5 May, 5:40pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,840 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,828 reported on 4 May). Currently there are 332 active infections (up from 327). There have been 96 deaths (unchanged). The average age of those infected is 46 and the median age of fatalities is 85.
By the latest count, 111 people are in hospital (down from 113 reported on 4 May), of whom 22 are in intensive care (compared to 21). A total of 856 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 851).
Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 49,299 tests have been carried out (up from 48,339).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Tuesday 5 May, 4:20pm
The government has temporarily suspended the requirement for marriage and civil union ceremonies to be conducted at town halls. Details here.
Tuesday 5 May, 4:05pm
Strict confinement measures knock about a quarter off Luxembourg’s economy while the restrictions are in place, according to a Statec report published today. Details here.
Tuesday 5 May, 2pm
Luxembourg education minister Claude Miesch (DP) announced in a press conference his ministry will survey parents of primary school children to evaluate their childcare needs once schools partially reopen on 25 May. Leave for family reasons is expected to be stopped from this date, however, there will be some exceptions. Schools and communes, meanwhile, are putting in place additonal structures to host children outside of class time so that parents can return to work. He said the ministry was trying to find alternative solutions for younger learners who would struggle to obey social distancing or wear masks.
Tuesday 5 May, 11:10am
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Monday 4 May:
- Belgium: 50,509 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 50,267 confirmed cases the previous day), including 8,016 deaths (up from a total of 7,924 deaths reported the previous day) and 12,441 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 12,378 reported the previous day)
- France: 131,863 confirmed cases (up from 131,287), including 25,201 deaths (up from 24,895) and 51,371 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 50,784)
- Germany: 163,175 confirmed cases (up from 162,496), including 6,692 deaths (up from 6,649) and an estimated 132,700 recovered patients (up from 130,600)
Globally there have been more than 3.5m confirmed infections, including more than 251,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.1m recovered patients.
Monday 4 May, 6:15pm
The health ministry announced a few moments ago that there have been 3,828 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,824 reported on 3 May). There have been 96 deaths (unchanged from the previous day). The average age of those infected is 46 and the average age of fatalities is 85.
By the latest count, 113 people are in hospital (down from 115 reported on 3 May), of whom 21 are in intensive care (compared to 22). A total of 851 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 850). Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 48,339 tests have been carried out (up from 48,118).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.
Monday 4 May, 5:30pm
Prime minister Xavier Bettel said in a press conference that as of 11 May the general principal of confinement will be lifted. Social contact will be allowed, with households able to host gatherings of up to 6 people. Shops and some cultural venues will be allowed to reopen under certain social-distancing conditions. Hairdressers and beauty salons will also be allowed to open next week, but only by appointment. But cinemas, indoor play areas and any other public spaces where social distancing is difficult will not yet be allowed to open. And, Bettel said, if the positive trend continues, restaurants in some circumstances will be allowed to open as of 1 June, but there are still no plans to allow pubs and cafés or nightclubs to open. More details will be revealed on Wednesday. Also, each person over 16 years of age will receive 50 masks each.
Monday 4 May, 3:15pm
The World Expo in Dubai has officially been postponed by a year. It had originally been set to open on 20 October 2020, but now will start on 1 October 2021 and run to 31 March 2022, according to the AFP, Associated Press and Reuters.
Monday 4 May, 11:20am
Here are the latest figures from neighbouring countries, announced by government sources, as of Sunday 3 May:
- Belgium: 50,267 confirmed covid-19 cases (up from a cumulative total of 49,906 confirmed cases the previous day), including 7,924 deaths (up from a total of 7,844 deaths reported the previous day) and 12,378 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 12,309 reported the previous day)
- France: 131,287 confirmed cases (up from 130,979), including 24,895 deaths (up from 24,760) and 50,784 recovered patients discharged from hospital (up from 50,562)
- Germany: 162,496 confirmed cases (up from 161,703), including 6,649 deaths (up from 6,575) and an estimated 130,600 recovered patients (up from 6,575)
Globally there have been more than 3.5m confirmed infections, including more than 247,000 deaths due to the virus and more than 1.1m recovered patients.
Sunday 3 May, 5:40pm
The health ministry announced that there have been 3,824 confirmed covid-19 cases in Luxembourg (up from 3,812 reported on 2 May). There have been 96 deaths (compared to 92 the previous day). The average age of those infected is 46 and the average age of fatalities is 84.
By the latest count, 115 people are in hospital (down from 121 reported 2 May), of whom 22 are in intensive care (compared to 23). A total of 850 patients who tested positive for covid-19 have been discharged from hospital (up from 845). Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, a total of 48,118 tests have been carried out (up from 47,460).
None of these figures include patients transferred to Luxembourg from French hospitals.