Perceived health impact of COVID-19 pandemic differs widely among vulnerable people The health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated measures is perceived very differently by vulnerable groups in society.
Half of post-traumatic stress disorder related to pandemic In autumn 2022, 3.7% of adults in the Netherlands were suffering from suspected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Model for projecting COVID-19 hospital and ICU admissions, complete with code RIVM has published the code for model projections of COVID-19 hospital and ICU admissions. The code has been shared as part of a manuscript about the model.
Number of COVID-19 infections continues to increase 1,329 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. That is 342 more confirmed cases reported than the week before that, when 987 new COVID-19 infections were reported.
Number of COVID-19 infections is increasing 987 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. This is nearly twice the number of infections reported in the previous week, when 534 new cases were reported.
About 100 COVID-19 infections detected per week through source and contact tracing The results of 14 days of monitoring of source and contact tracing are known for week 26 (22 to 28 June).
Staying 1.5 metres apart is growing more difficult Staying 1.5 metres apart seems to be more and more difficult for people to manage.
Mortality still significantly elevated between 30 April and 6 May, but much lower than in previous weeks The total mortality rate in the Netherlands was significantly elevated in the week of 30 April to 6 May 2020. However, excess mortality was much lower than in previous weeks.
The 1.5-metre society is difficult to maintain Personal hygiene measures, such as not shaking hands, or using paper tissues, are not considered a problem by most Dutch people.
COVID-19 in nursing homes is stabilising The number of new nursing homes with COVID-19 patients is stabilising.