Decisive decrease not yet visible

Decisive effects from the lockdown of 15 December have yet to be seen. Although there was a decrease in the number of people who were tested and the number of people who tested positive for COVID-19.
05-01-2021 | 15:28
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Care workers in nursing homes and small-scale residential facilities invited for COVID-19 vaccination starting today

As of today, the ca. 269,000 care workers of nursing homes and small-scale residential facilities in the Netherlands are invited to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination.

04-01-2021 | 11:38

RIVM film about nanomaterials

RIVM contributes to the safe use of nanomaterials through research, alerts and policy consultations, and this work is demonstrated in a short informative film.

28-03-2014 | 00:00

RIVM provides support during the Nuclear Security Summit

RIVM is in a state of readiness to assist and support the fire brigade, the Dutch National Police Service (KLPD) and the Regional Emergency Health Organisation (GHOR) in the event of any disasters

20-03-2014 | 00:00

No more complementary vaccinations against measles for children aged six months

The measles epidemic, the first case of which occurred in the Netherlands in May 2013, is coming to an end.

06-03-2014 | 00:00

European harmonisation recommended for derivation of water quality standards for pesticides

In the Netherlands, many different pesticides are detected in surface waters. Some of these compounds exceed the water quality standards.

03-03-2014 | 00:00