Luxembourg's Ministry of Health has confirmed that a 4th person in Luxembourg has been tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The ministry also confirmed that the person infected has an epidemiological link with northern Italy. They reported a few symptoms and are being treated according to the usual procedure.

The ministry also revealed that the confirmatory test concerning the 3rd case of infection, reported on Friday, is positive; the individual concerned had recently returned from Alsace. 

The Health Ministry has published a FAQ online at www.gouvernement.lu/coronavirus for general information and preventive measures to adopt or to call the hotline, tel: 8002-080.

They also reminded that anyone with symptoms of an infection (cough, fever or respiratory problems) and returning from a risk area, should not go to the doctor or to the emergency room, but are encouraged instead to tel: 8002-8080 or, in an emergency, tel: 112. Also, they are requested not to visit vulnerable people, i.e. those whose immune systems are low.