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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.

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

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.

Other group of care workers invited for booster vaccination

The Minister for Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has decided that people aged 18 and older working in healthcare and social support who have direct contact with patients and/or clients will be offered a booster vaccination.