People born in 1952 invited for COVID-19 vaccination
Starting next week, the first people in the next age group will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination. These people were born in 1952.
Huge leap in vaccinations: nearly 3.8 million doses administered
The vaccination figures published today in the RIVM report and on the Coronavirus Dashboard are higher than in previous weeks.
Sander Koning
Different vaccine very soon available to people under 60, instead of AstraZeneca
Vaccination with AstraZeneca will continue for people aged 60 years and older; the vaccine is still very necessary for that target group.
More positive tests, and rising percentage of positive tests
In the week of 7 to 13 April, 51,240 people tested positive for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. This is an increase of +6%, after the dip in the number of positive test results in the week of the Easter weekend.
Vaccination with AstraZeneca continues for people aged 60 years and older
As advised by the Health Council of the Netherlands, vaccination with AstraZeneca will be continued for people born in 1960 or before. People under the age of 60 will receive a different vaccine.
Fewer coronavirus infections among people who kept distancing
People who follow the advice to stay 1.5 apart from others are less likely to contract the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Coronavirus monitoring in sewage research expanded and extended
Since March 2020, RIVM has been working with the water boards in the Netherlands to monitor sewage for traces of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The measurements are an important supplement to other COVID-19 studies.
Fewer cases, higher percentage of positive tests
In the week of 31 March to 6 April, 48,186 people in the Netherlands received a positive test result for COVID-19. That is a decrease of 7% compared to the week before.
New hold on vaccination with AstraZeneca for people under 60 years
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has decided to stop vaccinating with the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca for people under 60 (born in 1961 or later), effectively from now until Wednesday.
People born 1947-1951 invited for COVID-19 vaccination starting 6 April
Starting Tuesday 6 April, the first people in the next age group will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination. These people were born in the years from 1947 through 1951.
