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Young people aged 16-18 in medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination

Young people in medical high-risk groups who are living at home will receive an invitation for COVID-19 vaccination starting today. This involves people born in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

People born in 1965 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of this evening, people born in 1965 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Call for global action plan to save our oceans

Scientists involved in the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for the sake of human health.

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People born in 1963 and 1964 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of yesterday, people born in 1963 and 1964 can schedule an appointment online via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl for vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Fewer hospital admissions, but pressure on healthcare is still high

In the past calendar week, there were 22% fewer hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19 compared to the week before. New arrivals in the ICU were also down by 22% compared to the previous week.

Effects of scrubber discharges remain below environmental standards

Existing environmental standards are not exceeded by the discharge of scrubber wastewater from sea-going vessels.

RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines

RIVM is launching an extensive study today to research the long-term effectiveness of the various COVID-19 vaccines in the Netherlands.

Third wave shows major surge in hospital admissions in younger age groups

In the week of 28 April to 4 May, there were 8% fewer new hospital admissions of people with COVID-19 compared to the week before.

First people with medical risk invited for vaccination

People with a medical condition who are eligible for an annual seasonal flu vaccination will be invited for a COVID-19 vaccination in phases, starting on Thursday, 6 May.

People born in 1962 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

The first people born in 1962 will be receiving an invitation for a COVID-19 vaccination this week. This group involves people who will be turning 59 this year.