Omicron causes 35% increase in positive COVID-19 tests, despite lockdown

In the past week*, the number of reported positive COVID-19 tests increased by 35% compared to the week before that. The number of people tested by the GGD was about the same.
04-01-2022 | 16:15
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People born in 2003 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 2003 can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). This can only be done online. The booster vaccination can be scheduled from 3 months after recovery from COVID-19. 
04-01-2022 | 11:00
vrouw krijgt uitleg over vaccinatie COVID-19

Standards for three drugs in Dutch surface water

RIVM proposes water quality standards for three drugs in surface water: carbamazepine (epilepsy), metoprolol (heart disease) and metformin (diabetes).

21-07-2014 | 00:00

Safety of the nanomaterial SAS (silica) in food still uncertain

Uncertainty still remains over the safety of the nanomaterial SAS in food. Food additive E551 consists of ‘synthetic amorphous silica’ (SAS) and is applied as an anti-caking agent.

18-07-2014 | 00:00