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  • (-) International (6)
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  • (-) Circular economy (1)
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  • December 2020 (6)
  • November 2019 (2)

The spread of the UK coronavirus variant in the Netherlands

The UK variant of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has been found in 11 people in the Netherlands so far: 5 people in the Amsterdam region, 5 people in the Rotterdam region and 1 person in the Nijmegen

28-12-2020 | 17:27
Coronavirus in kleur

Improvement of air quality continues

In 2019, the calculated concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10) were below the European limit values ​​in almost the whole of the Netherlands. Locally, the limit value for nitrogen dioxide is still being exceeded.
21-12-2020 | 16:05

RIVM international circular economy knowledge partner

As of 7 December 2020, RIVM has become a knowledge partner of the international Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE).

18-12-2020 | 10:34
fles in afvalbak

First COVID-19 vaccination in the Netherlands on 8 January 2021

If the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approves BioNTech/Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine next week, the first people in the Netherlands will receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday 8 January 2021.

17-12-2020 | 21:14

First wave of COVID-19 had major impact on regular healthcare and health

During the first wave, the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) had a major impact on healthcare in the Netherlands. Many patients faced delays in appointments and treatments.

17-12-2020 | 21:00

Possible start of COVID-19 vaccination in early January

If all goes well, the first people in the Netherlands will be vaccinated against COVID-19 in early January. The logistics operation aims to start vaccination in the week of 4 January 2021.

02-12-2020 | 09:28

Exploratory RIVM calculations of nitrogen measures

The Dutch government announced its plans for the first steps in tackling the nitrogen deposition issue.

19-11-2019 | 12:23
landschap met lanbouwgrond en bebouwing op de achtergrond

New edition of Dutch food composition database NEVO-online: compositional data on more than 2150 food items

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment published a new edition of the Dutch food composition database (NEVO). This 2019 edition contains nutrient data for over 2150 food items. Values for 133 components (proteins, fats, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals) are available.
19-11-2019 | 09:55

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