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Pirate attack against a Luxembourg-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Guinea

15.03.2021

Maritime piracy

On March 14th 2021, the Luxembourg-flagged vessel Bourbon Evolution 802 was attacked by pirates in international waters off Nigeria. The 21-strong ship’s crew immediately raised the alarm and, in accordance with security procedures, took refuge in the...

Covid-19: new sanitary measures starting january 11th

08.01.2021

Influenza and pandemics

New sanitary measures are valid in Luxembourg starting january 11th 2021. Find the current measures and relevant information on covid-19.lu.

COVID-19: Nouvelles mesures en vigueur depuis le 30.10.2020

29.10.2020

Grippe et pandémie

L'affiche qui résume les nouvelles mesures en vigueur depuis le 30 octobre est téléchargeable en plusieurs langues: Français (Pdf, 1,95 Mo) Allemand (Deutsch, Pdf, 1,95 Mo) Anglais (English, Pdf, 1,95 Mo) Luxembourgeois (Lëtzebuergesch, Pdf, 1,95 Mo) Portugais (Pdf, 1,95 Mo) Communiqué par: Ministère de la Santé

COVID-19: Adaptation of the self-isolation and self-quarantine procedures to facilitate contact tracing

22.10.2020

Influenza and pandemics

In view of the worrying increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections over the last three days, the Health Inspectorate's contact tracing unit has adapted its operating mode in order to increase its responsiveness in contacting people...

"Covidtest travels": New procedure for residents who must travel abroad

29.07.2020

Influenza and pandemics

Following the upsurge of the COVID-19 virus in recent weeks, some countries are asking for a 14-day quarantine or a recent negative COVID-19 test for residents coming from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Therefore, for the summer...

Ce qui change avec les "lois Covid-19" pour le citoyen

24.06.2020

Grippe et pandémie

Les deux lois COVID-19 adoptées par la Chambre des députés le 22 juin définissent le cadre juridique applicable pendant la période de la pandémie de COVID-19 après l'état de crise. Celui-ci prend fin le mercredi 24...

Permanent closure of the Advanced care centres

05.06.2020

Influenza and pandemics

From Monday 8 June 2020, the Advanced care centres (Centres de soins avancés, CSA) at LuxExpo and the Rockhal will close their doors permantely. Patients with COVID-19 symptoms can contact their general practitioner or, in case of emergency, the...

Les données sur le COVID-19 disponible en "Open Data"

24.04.2020

Grippe et pandémie

S'inscrivant dans la stratégie du gouvernement pour la mise en œuvre de son principe de données ouvertes et dans un objectif général d'ouverture et de transparence, le gouvernement met à disposition son jeu de données en relation avec la...

Exit strategy: a scenario for the gradual lifting of the confinement measures introduced to deal with COVID-19

15.04.2020

Influenza and pandemics

On 15 April 2020, the Government Council fixed the guidelines for a deconfinement strategy balanced between public health imperatives and the psycho-social and economic aspects of the current confinement. As a reminder, the amended Grand Ducal Regulation of 18...

The organisation of the health system in times of the COVID-19 crisis

30.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

The COVID-19 health crisis has required a reorganisation of our healthcare system so that patients can continue to benefit from medical care adapted to their needs and circumstances. For healthcare professionals, too, the epidemic has brought about many changes...

Grand Ducal Regulation of 18 March 2020 introducing a series of measures in the context of the fight against COVID-19

19.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

The Grand Ducal Regulation of 18 March introducing a series of measures in the context of the fight against COVID-19 was published in the official journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and has thus entered into effect on...

Medical centres (maisons médicales) to take patients presenting coronavirus symptoms

18.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

Starting on 18 March, the Grand Duchy's general medical centres will be taking patients presenting symptoms of acute respiratory infection. The aim of this offer is to keep such patients out of both hospital emergency services and general practice...

Écoles et structures d’accueil : la suspension des activités prolongée jusqu’au 19 avril 2020

18.03.2020

Grippe et pandémie

Face au nombre croissant de cas d'infection COVID-19 au Luxembourg et suite à une réévaluation de la situation par la Direction de la santé, le gouvernement a décidé de prolonger la période de suspension des activités dans le secteur scolaire et...

Declaration of the Prime Minister at the Chamber of Deputies: Stay at Home! (17.03.2020)

17.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

Declaration of the Prime Minister at the Chamber of Deputies: Stay at Home!Declaration of the Prime Minister at the Chamber of Deputies: Stay at Home!'Stay at home!' Today, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, has made...

A new C45 teleconsultation act in the context of the coronavirus epidemic "COVID-19" is introduced in the medical nomenclature

16.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

In order to take account of the latest measures taken in the fight against the coronavirus "COVID-19", in particular in public health, a new act of nomenclature of physicians is introduced for teleconsultation, including for the establishment of medical...

The Government reminds the general public of the need to abide by the measures introduced for curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus

16.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

The Government repeats that it is absolutely necessary to abide by the measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus throughout the population. The measures are set out in an Order adopted in implementation of the Law of...

Government council - new measures taken in response to the Coronavirus (15.03.2020)

15.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

Taking into account the evolution of the coronavirus COVID-19 in our neighbouring countries and on the national territory, it is necessary to take additional measures to limit the spread of the virus in the population and to protect those...

COVID-19 au Luxembourg: 12 nouvelles infections, 1 décès

13.03.2020

Grippe et pandémie

La Direction de la santé informe que douze nouvelles infections avec le coronavirus COVID-19 ont été diagnostiquées. Le chiffre actuel s’élève donc à 38 infections à l’heure actuelle. Le gouvernement est également dans le regret de devoir annoncer le premier décès...

Measures taken by the Government Council on 12 March 2020 in response to the Coronavirus

12.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

On 12 March 2020, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, convened an extraordinary Government Council dedicated to measures to tackle the spread of the Coronavirus. In the light of the evolution of the virus COVID-19 in Luxembourg...

COVID-19: The interministerial crisis unit takes stock of the situation

11.03.2020

Influenza and pandemics

The Prime Minister, in consultation with the Minister of Health and the High Commissioner for National Protection, has convened the "Pandemic" crisis unit. The crisis unit met under the chairmanship of the Minister of Health Paulette Lenert and brought together...