To monitor the effect of the measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus, the time when reported COVID-19 patients became ill was examined.

The actual number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in the Netherlands is higher than the reported numbers that RIVM publishes daily.

It is estimated that about one-third of nursing homes in the Netherlands have at least one patient with COVID-19.

The actual number of deaths from the novel coronavirus in the Netherlands is higher than the reported numbers published by RIVM.

There are significant regional differences in the coronavirus epidemic in the Netherlands.

RIVM has launched a large-scale study to investigate how many people have antibodies for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in wastewater in the Netherlands, according to RIVM research.

RIVM has advised the Dutch government that additional measures are needed throughout the Netherlands to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Nearly four per cent of the hospital staff examined in Brabant is infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A random sample test by RIVM  between 6 and 9 March reveals this.

RIVM advises residents of the province of Noord-Brabant to limit their social contacts if they have a cold, cough or a fever. This means: stay at home.