Medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination starting this week
Five groups of patients with specific medical risks will receive an invitation for COVID-19 vaccination this week or next week.
Situation in the Netherlands remains concerning
In the week from 10 to 16 March, 39,527 people received a positive test result for COVID-19, nearly 25% more than in the week before that. The reproduction number completely above 1 this week.
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RIVM advises caution when using herbal preparations containing St John's wort
Food supplements and tea containing St. John's wort can have harmful effects on health. This has been shown in a study by RIVM.
Vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine temporarily on hold
The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has decided to temporarily stop vaccinating with the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, effective immediately.
Number of positive COVID-19 tests at the same level as last week
In the week from 2 to 9 March, 31,959 people received a positive test result for COVID-19, about the same as in the week before that. More than 360,000 people were tested, an increase of nearly 14% compared to the week before that.
First invitations for people aged 75-79 years arriving Saturday
Starting tomorrow, the first people in the age group from 75-79 years will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination.
New WHO protocol for integrated One Health surveillance of antibiotic resistance: the Tricycle protocol
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a protocol for global One Health surveillance of antimicrobial resistance based on one indicator, Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase pro
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Care workers in WMO-based support invited for COVID-19 vaccination
As of today, the following groups of care workers will be invited for COVID-19 vaccination in the Netherlands.
Prospects not looking good yet
The number of people who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 increased by 20% last week. The number of people who tested positive rose by 7%. The reproduction number also rose above 1.
Policy on coronavirus measures causes friction, but compliance is still high for now
Compliance with the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands, such as the night-time curfew, working from home and avoiding crowds, is still high.
