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First COVID-19 vaccination invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups

Starting on 18 December, children aged 5-11 years who have underlying health conditions will receive their invitation letter for COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine-induced protection against an infection with the Delta variant of the coronavirus

Vaccination offers more than 80% protection against an infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 among people under 70 years old who are tested due to symptoms.

Twee mannen vullen gezondheidsverklaring in bij GGD

3 months between last vaccination and booster from now on

The COVID-19 booster campaign is being accelerated. One of the consequences is that a shorter interval between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.

Vanaf nu 3 maanden tussen laatste vaccinatie en booster corona

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.

Man opent raam in kantoor om te ventileren

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%).

People born in 1960 and 1961 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1960 and 1961 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs) via www.coronavaccinatie-afspraak.nl. 

People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1957, 1958 and 1959 can now schedule an appointment online for a COVID-19 booster vaccination by the Municipal Public Health Services (GGDs). There should be 6 months between the last vaccination and the booster vaccination.

People born in 1955 and 1956 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1955 and 1956 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

People born in 1953 and 1954 invited for COVID-19 booster vaccination

People born in 1953 and 1954 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.

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.