Slight decrease in number of new COVID-19 infections reported 3,588 new COVID-19 infections were reported last week. That is 425 fewer confirmed cases reported than the week before that.
Sewage from 10 million people examined for the presence of the novel coronavirus Since April 2020, RIVM has been examining weekly samples of sewage from sewage treatment plants for the presence of the novel coronavirus.
Over 4,000 new infections, more hospitalisations 4,013 new COVID-19 infections were reported last week. The number of newly identified infections is about the same as last week. The number of hospitalisations and deaths has increased.
Rising trend in confirmed COVID-19 cases continues 4,036 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week.
Number of confirmed COVID-19 infections almost doubled last week 2,588 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. That is 1,259 more confirmed cases reported than the week before that, when 1,329 new COVID-19 infections were reported.
Low level of radon in groundwater and drinking water in The Netherlands The determination of radon in a number of groundwater and finished drinking water samples from the Dutch provinces Overijssel and Limburg show a low level of radon.
Step forward in the battle against pertussis Addition of an extra adjuvant (additive) to the current pertussis vaccines could enhance the effectivity of these vaccines.
European directors meeting IANPHI On 14 and 15 April the European directors of national public health institutes (NPHIs) are present in Bilthoven to share knowledge, discuss topical issues and identify areas where a joint approach
Higher incidence of obesity and high blood pressure in new adult generations Younger generations are more at risk of developing health problems due to obesity and high blood pressure than previous generations.
One-quarter of lowest educated obese Among people aged 25 and older who have completed primary education at most, one-quarter are obese (seriously overweight). Among university graduates this figure is 6 percent.