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  • (-) COVID-19 (6)
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  • October 2021 (6)

Number of positive COVID-19 tests more than doubled within two weeks

In the last week from 19 to 26 October 2021, 50% more people tested positive for COVID-19 compared to the week before. Reported figures increased in all regions and in all age groups.

26-10-2021 | 17:00
Gezin in restaurant

Sewage treatment workers not more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Employees at sewage and wastewater treatment plants in the Netherlands and Germany are not more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria than other people.

19-10-2021 | 16:45
Loopbrug rioolwaterzuiveringsinstallatie
Unie van Waterschappen

Upward trend in reported SARS-CoV-2 infections continues

In the last week from 12 to 19 October 2021, 44% more people tested positive for COVID-19 compared to the week before. Reported figures increased in all regions and in all age groups.
19-10-2021 | 16:10
Man fietst door de regen

Expected autumn increase in SARS-CoV-2 appears to have started

In the past week from 5-12 October 2021, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 48% compared to the previous week. Reported figures increased in all regions and in all age groups.
12-10-2021 | 15:45
De hond uitlaten in het bos

More than health risks play a role in compliance with coronavirus measures

The risk of COVID-19 is not the only factor that determines compliance with the coronavirus measures; other risks also play a role.
08-10-2021 | 18:00

No evidence of more serious illness from COVID-19 among Q fever patients

There are no indications that people who previously had Q fever had a more serious course of illness from the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This is evident from RIVM research.
05-10-2021 | 17:27
arts luistert naar ademhaling patient

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