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Patient with novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the Netherlands

A patient in the Netherlands was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Tests confirmed this today.

German coronavirus patient not sick during stay in Limburg

On Tuesday evening 25 February, it was announced that a German man was tested positive for COVID-19. He would have been in the Netherlands last week.

Mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse

Synthetic mesh are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse.

First results Plastic Pact Netherlands

The Dutch Plastic Pact (Plastic Pact NL) was launched in the Netherlands in February 2019, and it is the first step to make single-use plastic products and packaging more sustainable and suitable f

Higher mortality during heatwave in July in the Netherlands

During the last heatwave, almost 400 more deaths were reported than was expected on overage for that period.

Risks of chemical substances to human health and the environment

RIVM is developing methods to identify new and emerging risks of chemical substances to workers, consumers and the environment.

Use of other needles in Dutch Immunisation Programme as a precaution

As a result of the EenVandaag broadcast regarding the safety of injection needles, and after consultation with the Dutch Inspection for Health Care (IGZ), RIVM advises against the use of needles so

New insights on ammonia emissions

Calculated ammonia emissions in the Netherlands are still declining. However, emissions overall are greater than previously assumed.

Harmful substances in e-cigarettes assessed

While e-cigarettes are less harmful to health than tobacco cigarettes, the vapour from an e-cigarette contains substances and chemical impurities in concentrations that could be detrimental to heal

Reduced-sodium lunches result in decreased daily dietary sodium intakes

Consumption of reduced-sodium foods over a 3-week period was well accepted by uninformed participants in an experimental real-life canteen setting.