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European project COHESIVE develops sustainable One Health approaches

Today, fellow scientists and policymakers join the end symposium of the international project COHESIVE: One Health Structures in Europe.

Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in hospital nearly 20 years younger than vaccinated patients

The chance that a fully vaccinated person with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 will be admitted to hospital is 17 times lower than for a non-vaccinated person. The chance of ICU admission for a fully vaccinated person is 33 times lower.

Verpleger rijdt ziekenhuisbed door gang van ziekenhuis

RIVM magazine special edition on Climate Change and Health

The RIVM Magazine special edition on Climate change and Health showcases the scope of RIVM’s work on this topic.

Levels of salt, saturated fat, and sugar in most foods has remained the same or decreased

The levels of salt, saturated fat, and sugar in most processed foods has remained the same or decreased since 2018.

Over 30% more COVID-19 hospital admissions

The number of new patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital increased last week from 27 October to 2 November 2021, rising to 834 (31% more than the week before).