Launch of the European project RISK-HUNT3R The new Horizon 2020 project RISK-HUNT3R: RISK assessment of chemicals integrating HUman centric Next generation Testing strategies promoting the 3Rs was launched on 1 June.
Effects of COVID-19 vaccination becoming increasingly visible In the past calendar week, there were 43% fewer hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19 compared to the week before.
People born in 1981 invited for COVID-19 vaccination As of today, people born in 1981 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).
RIVM will calculate temporary background value for PFAS in soil In the coming weeks, RIVM will derive a temporary background value for PFAS in Dutch soil. This will be done based on measurement data from the provinces in the Netherlands.
RIVM reaction to farmers protest on 16 October 2019 On 16 October, farmers protested in the vicinity of RIVM in Bilthoven. The Director-General of RIVM, Hans Brug, was present at the protest site.
Openness about nitrogen There is concern about the current approach to nitrogen and the proposed measures; these concerns have been expressed in Dutch society as a whole and amongst farmers in particular.
Cold meat cuts probable source of 20 listeria cases RIVM has identified a cluster of 20 patients diagnosed with listeria over the past 2 years who are most likely to have been infected with an identical strain.
Changed indicative magnetic field zones around overhead high-voltage lines RIVM has updated the 2005 grid map (Netkaart) showing the overhead high-voltage lines in the Netherlands.
INHERIT Model: a tool to jointly improve health, environmental sustainability and Health Equity RIVM is involved in the Horizon2020 project INHERIT. The first article of the INHERIT project has been published, lead-authored by RIVM.
RIVM on shortlist Best Government Organisation of the Year 2018 The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has made the shortlist for the 2018 election for best government organisation of the year.