The peak of the Omicron wave has passed in Luxembourg
It was expected, the peak of the Omicron wave seemed to have passed in Luxembourg. According to the retrospective of the past week provided by the Ministry of Health, the number of infections has decreased by 26% in one week. If the figure of 11,003 contaminations remains high in absolute value, this represents nearly 4,000 infections less than last week. But it should be noted that the number of tests has also decreased from 39,142 to 32,224. The incidence rate drops from 2,350 cases per 100,000 inhabitants to 1,733.
Confirmation by reading the graphs provided by the health authorities. Since the beginning of last week, the curve of active contaminations has reversed. As of February 1, Luxembourg had 32,914 active infections, the highest figure of this new wave. Two weeks later, this number has risen to 22,636. A dynamic that should continue in the coming days.
Government eases restrictions
While the isolation rules apply with the Covid law, the drop in the number of contaminations had little effect on the number of isolated people (35,102 people, -2%) but clearly impacted the number of quarantines. 40% fewer people (6,142 in total) have found themselves in this situation according to the latest figures. Remember that the principle of quarantine has now been abolished following the latest government announcements.
So many developments that make it possible to resolve complicated situations in terms of staffing in companies and public services. Considering the stability of hospitalizations and this new dynamic, the Luxembourg government has decided to loosen the noose with the vote on the new Covid law on Friday. Bars and restaurants can open after 11 p.m. since Friday and rules for private gatherings have been dropped.
The CovidCheck at work also becomes optional, but the government does not wish to waive the vaccination obligation for health personnel and those over 50, delaying that the latter are most at risk of developing a serious form of Covid-19 .
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