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.
Joint Action CHRODIS PLUS: RIVM’s contribution to strengthening Health Promotion Within the Joint Action for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases CHRODIS PLUS, RIVM has developed a set of recommendations for intersectoral cooperation to strengthen health promotion a
Report on the developments of the National Immunisation Programme: national immunisation coverage increased slightly for the first time in five years National immunisation coverage has increased for the first time in five years, for almost all vaccinations. For children born in 2017, vaccination coverage against mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) increased by 0.7% to 93.6%.
Preparations for COVID-19 vaccinations now in progress RIVM is preparing for implementation of the coronavirus vaccinations. As soon as there is a safe and effective vaccine against the novel coronavirus, it will be quickly and carefully deployed to vaccinate the target groups.
R number rises to 1, decrease in newly reported COVID-19 infections slows In the past week, the Municipal Health Services (GGDs) reported 36,931 new reports of confirmed COVID infections. This is about the same as in the previous week, when 37,706 new COVID-19 infections were reported (-2%).
New data on antimicrobial resistance in Europe New data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in European countries is now available in the sixth annual report of the Central Asian and European Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (CAESAR) netw