Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius are tested for the Andes virus every week during the quarantine period. This way, infections are detected quickly and in case of a positive result, persons can be treated immediately. Testing also helps prevent the possible further spread of the virus. The risk that the virus will continue to spread among the general population is still very low.

Overview of all RIVM reports and scientific articles on inhalation toxicology. 

RIVM does scientific research on the adverse effects of inhaled substances. RIVM uses that knowledge to advise the government on the potential harmfulness, or health risks, of airborne substances. Thanks to this research, RIVM can contribute meaningfully in international debate and respond quickly to new air quality and safety concerns.

Informations à l'attention des voyageursUne épidémie de virus Ebola (souche Bundibugyo) sévit actuellement en RDC (République démocratique du Congo). On compte désormais aussi en Ouganda quelques malades provenant de RDC ou ayant soigné des patients en RDC. Pour les voyageurs, le risque d’entrer ou d’avoir été en contact avec le virus Ebola est très faible. Les GGD (services municipaux ou communautaires néerlandais de santé) et le RIVM (Institut national de la santé publique et de l’environnement) attirent toutefois votre attention sur les précautions à prendre et les symptômes éventuels.

There is currently an outbreak of the Ebola virus (Bundibugyo virus) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). There have also been several reported cases in Uganda. Those infected in Uganda had either travelled to the DRC or cared for patients from the DRC. As a traveller, the chances of you coming (or having come) into contact with the Ebola virus are very small. Even so, the municipal health services (GGD) and RIVM would like to highlight some precautions you can take and possible symptoms to look out for.

Passengers and employees of the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius went into home quarantine after arriving in the Netherlands.

The Tula virus is a hantavirus that occurs in field mice. This virus can also be transmitted to humans. No patients are known in the Netherlands.

The Seoul virus is a hantavirus that is transmitted by rats. Since 2016, the virus has been detected in the Netherlands and it has led to illness in some people.

The Puumala virus is the most common hantavirus in the Netherlands. It is transmitted by the bank vole. The Puumala virus has been detected in bank voles in different parts of the country. Each year, there are a few patients, especially in the Twente and Salland region.