Results from the GGD test lanes
As of 1 June, anyone in the Netherlands with (mild) symptoms can be tested for COVID-19 in the GGD test lanes.
Many people willing to isolate at home in case of positive COVID-19 test
The sense of threatening danger from the novel coronavirus is declining. People are feeling less anxious and despondent than in the initial phase of the coronavirus pandemic.
Corona crisis has limited impact on infant participation in National Immunisation Programme
Nearly all infants in the Netherlands are still participating in the National Immunisation Programme.
Initial results on how COVID-19 spreads within Dutch families
The novel coronavirus is primarily spread amongst adults who are about the same age. Within families, the virus is mainly transmitted from adults to children.
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.
Blockchain technology and infectious disease control
Blockchain technology is, in principle, an applicable technique to strengthen the accessibility, traceability and controllability in the international sharing of samples and data for infectious dis
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.
Emissions of greenhouse gases slightly lower again in 2019
Emissions of greenhouse gases in the Netherlands were 3% lower in 2019 than in 2018.
COVID-19 in nursing homes is stabilising
The number of new nursing homes with COVID-19 patients is stabilising.
