Effects of scrubber discharges remain below environmental standards Existing environmental standards are not exceeded by the discharge of scrubber wastewater from sea-going vessels.
RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines RIVM is launching an extensive study today to research the long-term effectiveness of the various COVID-19 vaccines in the Netherlands.
Third wave shows major surge in hospital admissions in younger age groups In the week of 28 April to 4 May, there were 8% fewer new hospital admissions of people with COVID-19 compared to the week before.
First people with medical risk invited for vaccination People with a medical condition who are eligible for an annual seasonal flu vaccination will be invited for a COVID-19 vaccination in phases, starting on Thursday, 6 May.
People born in 1962 invited for COVID-19 vaccination The first people born in 1962 will be receiving an invitation for a COVID-19 vaccination this week. This group involves people who will be turning 59 this year.
Brazilian coronavirus variants (P1 and P2) found in the Netherlands Two new variants of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 have been found in the Netherlands, both originating from Brazil.
Invitation letter for COVID-19 vaccination for people aged 85-89 years arriving today Today, the first 50,000 people in the age group from 85-89 years in the Netherlands will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Last winter’s flu epidemic was short and mild. And then COVID-19 arrived. The flu epidemic in the winter of 2019/2020 was mild and lasted only 5 weeks.
UK variant gains ground in the Netherlands In the past week, from 20 to 26 January, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 decreased slightly, dropping by 8%.
Rise in new COVID-19 variants overshadows more positive developments A moderately positive overview in the number of newly reported people who tested positive for COVID-19 can be observed in the Netherlands in the week of 13 to 19 January, as an effect of the lockdown that started on 15 December.