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Vaccination and previous infection provide less effective protection against infection with Omicron variant

Dutch research results published today show that the protection offered by vaccination or previous infection is less effective in preventing infection with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 than infection with the Delta variant.

Downward trend in COVID-19, while vaccination and previous infection offer significantly less protection against Omicron

There were 1,335 new hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19 last week, 33% less than the week before.

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Omicron advancing rapidly in the Netherlands

Infections involving the Omicron variant are still in the minority for now, but are increasing rapidly.

Impact of ventilation on aerogenic transmission of the coronavirus

RIVM has calculated the impact of different ventilation rates on the number of people who become ill due to aerogenic transmission of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in indoor spaces.

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Slight decrease in COVID-19 hospital admissions, rising concerns due to Omicron variant

There were 1,878 new hospital admissions of patients with COVID-19 last week, 10% less than the week before. 332 new patients with COVID-19 were admitted to ICU, a minor decrease compared to the previous week (-4%).

Significant increase in support for and compliance with coronavirus measures

Compliance with coronavirus measures such as working from home, distancing and testing if you have symptoms increased during the recent period of high infection rates and hospital admissions.

Concerns about mental health and substance use among students justified

More than half of students (51%) suffer from mental health issues such as loneliness, pressure to achieve, stress and sleeping problems.

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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.

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).

Beeld: ANP