Sewage research: decline of novel coronavirus in the Netherlands The first results of RIVM’s National Wastewater Surveillance show that the novel coronavirus in sewage is decreasing in the Netherlands.
Results from the GGD test lanes for employees in education and childcare As of 1 June, anyone in the Netherlands with (mild) symptoms can be tested for COVID-19 in the GGD test lanes. People can sign up for a test, or be tested due to source and contact tracing.
Results from the GGD test lanes As of 1 June, anyone in the Netherlands with (mild) symptoms can be tested for COVID-19 in the GGD test lanes.
Many people willing to isolate at home in case of positive COVID-19 test The sense of threatening danger from the novel coronavirus is declining. People are feeling less anxious and despondent than in the initial phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
Corona crisis has limited impact on infant participation in National Immunisation Programme Nearly all infants in the Netherlands are still participating in the National Immunisation Programme.
Initial results on how COVID-19 spreads within Dutch families The novel coronavirus is primarily spread amongst adults who are about the same age. Within families, the virus is mainly transmitted from adults to children.
Sustainable procurement benefits people and the environment RIVM has developed a method to calculate the effects of Sustainable Procurement and applied the method to eight product groups: energy, gas, solar panels, company cars, business trips, workwea
First products Dutch Public Health Foresight study available in English In 2017, RIVM launched a Trend Scenario, as well as three thematic reports about the future demand for health care, technology and wider determinants of health.
Smart lotteries promote physical activity Commitment lotteries can support overweight adults in their goal to exercise on a regular basis.That is the conclusion of a scientific study by Tilburg University, High Five Health Promotion and RI
Climate Resilient Water Safety Plans Workshop Mozambique RIVM and the Institute for Water Education (IHE) Delft facilitated a workshop on Climate Resilient Water Safety Plans (CR-WSP) on January 22 - 23 2018, in Maputo, Mozambique.