Vaccinations

Luxembourg destroyed 6,020 vaccination doses, 1.5 million masks

Luxembourg recently had to discard 6,020 vaccination doses and 1.5 million masks that expired. Despite the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of masks during the pandemic, the government had purchased a large quantity of surgical masks based on expert advice. Out of the 85 million masks purchased, 6 million masks remain, while the expired items have been destroyed. In terms of antibody testing, Luxembourg bought 400,000 tests, which have all been utilized, revealing that 2% of the population had antibodies after the initial wave of infections. Additionally, 3.8 million out of 34 million quick tests remain, and neighboring partners received financial support. As for vaccines, Luxembourg has received 1.75 million doses, with 500,000 doses remaining. It is uncertain how the situation will evolve in the coming months and what materials will be needed, especially with the spread of the Portuguese coronavirus strain to Luxembourg.

Medriva Newsroom

24 Dec 2022 03:05 EST

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RTL asked how much protective gear the government has lost during the epidemic and learned that 6,000 vaccine doses and 1.5 million masks expired.

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Masks

Since the outbreak, masks' usefulness has been debated. Luxembourg's lawmakers bought a large quantity of surgical masks after experts advised it.

Six million masks remain of 85 million bought. 1.5 million expired items have been destroyed.

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Antibody testing

Luxembourg's government bought antibody testing to establish how many people have Covid-19. After the initial infection wave, 2% had antibodies.

We've utilised all 400,000 tests.

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34 million quick tests were purchased, with 3.8 million remaining. Two Grand Duchy partners each received $1 million.

Vaccines

First Covid-19 vaccinations launched in 2020. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), 72.8% of Luxembourgers have gotten at least two vaccinations.

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Luxembourg has received 1.75 million doses, with 500,000 left. 6,020 dosages were destroyed and 56,000 were donated.

The future...

It's hard to forecast how the future months will develop and what materials will be required. The Portuguese coronavirus strain is spreading to Luxembourg.

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