Compliance with coronavirus measures requires attention
Compliance with coronavirus measures such as working from home, distancing and testing if you have symptoms decreased in the weeks leading up to the Cabinet’s recent press conference.
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in hospital nearly 20 years younger than vaccinated patients
The chance that a fully vaccinated person with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 will be admitted to hospital is 17 times lower than for a non-vaccinated person. The chance of ICU admission for a fully vaccinated person is 33 times lower.
RIVM magazine special edition on Climate Change and Health
The RIVM Magazine special edition on Climate change and Health showcases the scope of RIVM’s work on this topic.
Levels of salt, saturated fat, and sugar in most foods has remained the same or decreased
The levels of salt, saturated fat, and sugar in most processed foods has remained the same or decreased since 2018.
Over 30% more COVID-19 hospital admissions
The number of new patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital increased last week from 27 October to 2 November 2021, rising to 834 (31% more than the week before).
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.
Safety of materials and products already starts at the design phase
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management aims to ensure that all new materials and technological developments are safe in 2050.
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.
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.
