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Rising trend in confirmed COVID-19 cases continues

4,036 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week.

Number of confirmed COVID-19 infections almost doubled last week

2,588 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. That is 1,259 more confirmed cases reported than the week before that, when 1,329 new COVID-19 infections were reported.

Number of COVID-19 infections continues to increase

1,329 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. That is 342 more confirmed cases reported than the week before that, when 987 new COVID-19 infections were reported.

Number of COVID-19 infections is increasing

987 new COVID-19 infections were reported over the past week. This is nearly twice the number of infections reported in the previous week, when 534 new cases were reported.

About 100 COVID-19 infections detected per week through source and contact tracing

The results of 14 days of monitoring of source and contact tracing are known for week 26 (22 to 28 June).

Vaccination rate increased, HPV even significantly

For the first time in five years, the number of children receiving vaccinations from the National Immunisation Programme has increased slightly.

Radioactive substances in the air over Northern Europe

In the first half of June 2020, small amounts of artificial (man-made) radioactive substances have been detected at several measuring stations in Northern Europe.

Sewage research: decline of novel coronavirus in the Netherlands

The first results of RIVM’s National Wastewater Surveillance show that the novel coronavirus in sewage is decreasing in the Netherlands.

Many people willing to isolate at home in case of positive COVID-19 test

The sense of threatening danger from the novel coronavirus is declining. People are feeling less anxious and despondent than in the initial phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Corona crisis has limited impact on infant participation in National Immunisation Programme

Nearly all infants in the Netherlands are still participating in the National Immunisation Programme.