More hospital admissions, decrease in positive COVID-19 tests

The number of new patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 increased to 538 admissions last week. That is 266 more admissions than in the previous week.
27-07-2021 | 15:20
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Increase in hospital admissions, cautious stabilisation in positive COVID-19 tests

In the past week from 14-20 July 2021, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 34% compared to the previous week.
20-07-2021 | 16:30
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More attention needs to be paid to the safe recycling of waste

According to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) there needs to be a greater (international) focus on, and increased awareness of, the safe recycling of waste.
20-07-2021 | 13:09
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Number of people who tested positive increases sixfold, reproduction number rises to 2.17

In the past week from 7-13 July 2021, the number of reported positive tests increased more than sixfold (+508%) compared to the previous week. This increase was observed in all security regions.

13-07-2021 | 17:15
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Nanotechnology increasingly used in medical devices

The application of nanotechnology to design and produce medical devices is increasing. RIVM provides an overview of nanotechnology enabled medical devices.

17-12-2015 | 00:00