RTL Today - Following decrease in new infections: Less urgent interventions possible again as hospitals shift to phase three

Less urgent interventions possible again as hospitals shift to phase three
Author: Raphaëlle Dickes (Télé) adapted for RTL Today|Update: 06.01.2021 11:45
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The situation in Luxembourg's hospitals has calmed down slightly. 46% of hospitalisations are currently due to Covid-19.
A 34% decrease has been observed in intensive care. In light of these changes, hospitals were authorised on Tuesday to shift from phase four to phase three, which means that non-urgent operations may now be performed again. However, the sector remains cautious as the pressure is still high.
10 out of 14 beds in the Covid-19 intensive care unit on Kirchberg are still occupied. The care required by these patients is very labour intensive. As of Tuesday morning, the hospital confirmed that it is currently treating a total of 38 Covid-19 patients. However, these numbers could increase again at any time. Dr Philippe Turk, the crisis unit's hospital coordinator, is especially worried about the more infectious variant of the coronavirus, which was initially discovered in the UK. Combined with the winter weather, this new strain could potentially trigger a third wave in February.

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