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COVID-19 figures decreasing, but still high

There were 1,998 new hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19 last week, 7% less than the week before. 343 new patients with COVID-19 were admitted to ICU, a 9% decrease.

Omicron variant confirmed in another 18 people in the Netherlands

RIVM is monitoring the spread of the Omicron variant in various ways. For that purpose, the test samples taken from people who tested positive for COVID-19 are subjected to further analysis.

People born in 1944 and 1945 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1944 and 1945 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Estimated costs of foodborne infections 140 million euros lower in 2020

In 2020, the estimated costs of foodborne infections in the Netherlands were 140 million euros lower than in the preceding year. This corresponds to a 30% decrease.

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People born in 1943 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1943 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). You can make the appointment via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl.

A system for substantiation of exceptions in biocide product authorisation

Biocides are used to control organisms that threaten our health or the environment. But biocides themselves can also be harmful. That is why biocides are only authorized if they have been assessed to be safe.

People born in 1942 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1941 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

Wider availability of self-tests leads to higher willingness to test

As of Friday 3 December, the recommendation in the Netherlands is to use a self-test in case of mild symptoms, as an alternative to a test by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs).

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First booster invitations for people with Down syndrome and people living at home who are not mobile enough to travel

People with Down syndrome who are living at home will receive an invitation for the COVID-19 booster vaccination from their GP, starting on 3 December 2021. The letter provides a separate phone number to make an appointment at a GGD vaccination site.

Vrouw met handicap krijgt boostervaccinatie

Healthcare utilisation increases with Long COVID symptoms

More than 15,000 people are taking part in the LongCOVID study conducted by RIVM. Participants with existing long-term symptoms after COVID-19 (Long COVID) reported higher healthcare utilisation.