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New crisis response organisation at RIVM to control future pandemics

The cabinet has agreed to the proposal of Ernst Kuipers, Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, to set up a National Functionality for Infectious Disease Control (LFI).

Flu vaccination also available for pregnant women as of this autumn

Every year, people aged 60+ and people with certain medical conditions can get the free flu vaccination. On the recommendation of the Health Council of the Netherlands, the free flu vaccination will now also be made available to pregnant women.

More hospital admissions, decrease in positive COVID-19 tests

The number of new patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 increased to 538 admissions last week. That is 266 more admissions than in the previous week.

Vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44: 66% vaccinated at least once

The 26th RIVM vaccination update now shows vaccination turnout for people aged 25-44 years by municipality. This involves people who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination.

Arrival at COVIID-19 vaccination location in Leiden

Increase in hospital admissions, cautious stabilisation in positive COVID-19 tests

In the past week from 14-20 July 2021, the reported number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 increased by 34% compared to the previous week.

Woman working at home, man cooking in the kitchen

More attention needs to be paid to the safe recycling of waste

According to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) there needs to be a greater (international) focus on, and increased awareness of, the safe recycling of waste.

Heterologous vaccination from 16 July on

Following an advisory report by the Health Council, Minister De Jonge decided on 6 July 2021, effective as of 16 July, that people who had received one vaccination with AstraZeneca could opt for the Pfizer/BioNTech for their second jab.

Number of people who tested positive increases sixfold, reproduction number rises to 2.17

In the past week from 7-13 July 2021, the number of reported positive tests increased more than sixfold (+508%) compared to the previous week. This increase was observed in all security regions.

Vaccination coverage is rising, while data is increasingly comprehensive

The RIVM vaccination update this week has been expanded to include vaccination coverage by municipality, specifying full COVID-19 vaccination among people aged 65 and over and people aged 45-64 years.

GGD COVID-19 vaccination location Leiden

Young people born before 1 July 2009 invited for COVID-19 vaccination

As of today, teens born before 1 July 2009 can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).