Monkeypox continues spreading Over the past few weeks, 288 people in the Netherlands have tested positive for monkeypox. The number of new daily infections seems to be slowly increasing. Science Photo Library / ANP
6 people in the Netherlands with monkeypox There are now 6 cases of monkeypox in humans in the Netherlands. Science Photo Library / ANP
First patient with monkeypox in the Netherlands This afternoon, a patient with monkeypox was confirmed in the Netherlands for the first time. RIVM researchers confirmed that the person has monkeypox with a PCR test. Science Photo Library / ANP
Half of the Dutch participate in sport weekly In 2014, 53% of people between the ages of 12 and 80 in the Netherlands participate in some type of sport weekly.