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Huge leap in vaccinations: nearly 3.8 million doses administered

The vaccination figures published today in the RIVM report and on the Coronavirus Dashboard are higher than in previous weeks.

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Different vaccine very soon available to people under 60, instead of AstraZeneca

Vaccination with AstraZeneca will continue for people aged 60 years and older; the vaccine is still very necessary for that target group.

Vaccination with AstraZeneca continues for people aged 60 years and older

As advised by the Health Council of the Netherlands, vaccination with AstraZeneca will be continued for people born in 1960 or before. People under the age of 60 will receive a different vaccine.

New hold on vaccination with AstraZeneca for people under 60 years

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has decided to stop vaccinating with the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca for people under 60 (born in 1961 or later), effectively from now until Wednesday.

People born 1947-1951 invited for COVID-19 vaccination starting 6 April

Starting Tuesday 6 April, the first people in the next age group will receive an invitation from RIVM for a COVID-19 vaccination. These people were born in the years from 1947 through 1951.

Single vaccination after COVID-19 infection within the past six months

Starting today, people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past six months can indicate when scheduling a vaccination appointment that they only want one vaccine dose.

Home vaccination starts next week for people unable to travel

Starting next week, eligible people who are not mobile enough to come to a vaccination site will be vaccinated at home. The GP will vaccinate them using the AstraZeneca vaccine. The vaccines will be delivered in phases per province.

Method for safe and sustainable recycling of waste

The method developed by RIVM to assess whether waste treatment is sufficiently safe and sustainable, can contribute to the European ambitions for a safe and more circular economy.

Vaccination with AstraZeneca vaccine will start again

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has decided to resume vaccinating with the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca within the near future.

Effects of COVID-19 vaccination increasingly visible among nursing home residents

The downward trend in infections among nursing home residents in the Netherlands is continuing.