North could emerge from coronavirus lockdown sooner, say experts
4 years, 8 months ago

North could emerge from coronavirus lockdown sooner, say experts

Dutch News  

The northern provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe could emerge from lockdown sooner than the rest of the Netherlands because of the low rate of infection in the region, experts say. Sake de Vlas, professor of infectious disease modelling at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, told Dagblad van het Noorden it was a ‘sensible option’ to consider opening up the northern provinces first. ‘In that case it certainly seems to make sense to begin in those regions where the virus is at relatively low levels,’ added De Vlas, who is an advisor to the public health agency RIVM. The RIVM and public health ministry have said it is too early to talk about a ‘northern exit strategy’, but the Outbreak Management Team told the cabinet last week that it was investigating the options for region-by-region measures.

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RIVM: No new Covid restrictions despite rising cases; NL unprepared for sharp increase
2 years, 3 months ago

RIVM: No new Covid restrictions despite rising cases; NL unprepared for sharp increase

NL Times  

It is not yet necessary to take extra measures against the spread of the coronavirus, Jaap van Dissel of the public health institute RIVM said in a briefing to parliament on Wednesday. Unenthusiastic vaccination turnout; Face masks should return, experts say Figures from the RIVM show that people who got their Covid-19 vaccinations and a booster shot are 47 percent …

Netherlands must prepare society for future Covid waves: Advisory bodies
2 years, 4 months ago

Netherlands must prepare society for future Covid waves: Advisory bodies

NL Times  

We have to learn to live with the coronavirus, so the government must prepare society as soon as possible for the next phase of the pandemic, 14 agencies, including the Scientific Council for Government Policy, said in advice to the Cabinet. Among other things, the Netherlands must invest in good digital infrastructure so that the switch to online classes and …

Minister won't guarantee no lockdowns if new coronavirus variant hits
2 years, 6 months ago

Minister won't guarantee no lockdowns if new coronavirus variant hits

Dutch News  

Dutch health minister Ernst Kuipers has said he cannot guarantee that a new lockdown will not be imposed in the Netherlands because of the risk that a new, more infectious and problematic variant of coronavirus will hit. Vaccinations The minister also told MPs on Thursday that he is not concerned about regional health board capacity to carry out a new …

Minister won't guarantee no lockdowns if new coronavirus variant hits
2 years, 6 months ago

Minister won't guarantee no lockdowns if new coronavirus variant hits

Dutch News  

Dutch health minister Ernst Kuipers has said he cannot guarantee that a new lockdown will not be imposed in the Netherlands because of the risk that a new, more infectious and problematic variant of coronavirus will hit. Vaccinations The minister also told MPs on Thursday that he is not concerned about regional health board capacity to carry out a new …

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave
2 years, 7 months ago

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave

Dutch News  

The Netherlands needs to step up its preparations for a new wave of coronavirus infections in the autumn or risk another lockdown, experts have warned. Administrators said there was a lack of urgency among policymakers to fix problems, such as a shortage of intensive care beds, that hampered the Dutch pandemic response in the last two years. ‘We have fewer …

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave
2 years, 7 months ago

'New lockdowns loom' if government fails to anticipate autumn corona wave

Dutch News  

The Netherlands needs to step up its preparations for a new wave of coronavirus infections in the autumn or risk another lockdown, experts have warned. Administrators said there was a lack of urgency among policymakers to fix problems, such as a shortage of intensive care beds, that hampered the Dutch pandemic response in the last two years. ‘We have fewer …

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is poorly prepared for a new surge in coronavirus infections in the autumn because of failures to put basic safety measures in place such as ventilation in schools, health experts have warned. ‘Covid care isn’t rocket science,’ Armand Girbes, head of intensive care at Amsterdam’s UMC teaching hospital.’ It’s more efficient to concentrate healthcare rather than implement it …

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'
2 years, 8 months ago

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is poorly prepared for a new surge in coronavirus infections in the autumn because of failures to put basic safety measures in place such as ventilation in schools, health experts have warned. ‘Covid care isn’t rocket science,’ Armand Girbes, head of intensive care at Amsterdam’s UMC teaching hospital.’ It’s more efficient to concentrate healthcare rather than implement it …

Covid infections down over 40% in a week; Hospitalizations cut by one-fifth
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid infections down over 40% in a week; Hospitalizations cut by one-fifth

NL Times  

There was a 42 percent drop in new coronavirus infections diagnosed in the Netherlands during the last seven days, the RIVM said in its weekly report on Tuesday. During the seven-day period ending at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately 739 people tested positive per 100,000 inhabitants, down from 1,264 the previous week. Covid patient admissions down over 19 percent Hospital …

Covid hospital total rises, but ICU figures fall; Infections lower during storm
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid hospital total rises, but ICU figures fall; Infections lower during storm

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 1,611 people with Covid-19 on Monday afternoon, the first time the patient total has increased in six days. Dutch hospitals admitted 151 people with the coronavirus disease between Sunday and Monday afternoon, including 10 who were sent directly to an intensive care unit. On average, hospitals admitted 189 patients each of the past seven …

Two-thirds of NL residents expect more lockdowns in the future
2 years, 10 months ago

Two-thirds of NL residents expect more lockdowns in the future

NL Times  

On Tuesday, Health Minister Ernst Kuipers announced that the Netherlands would relax most coronavirus restrictions from February 25. There will be more coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions in the future, they said in a Hart van Nederland survey of 3,760 of its panel members. Some worried respondents believe that the Netherlands will go back into lockdown when the relaxed measures result …

Netherlands not ready for another pandemic
2 years, 10 months ago

Netherlands not ready for another pandemic

NL Times  

The Netherlands is facing "major challenges for infectious disease control," the Capacity Body said in a recent report. Dozens of additional infection doctors must be trained as soon as possible if the Netherlands hopes to be ready for the next pandemic, the advisory council said, AD reports. According to the advisory council, the coronavirus pandemic "magnified preexisting bottlenecks in infectious …

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March
2 years, 11 months ago

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March

NL Times  

The Cabinet hopes to be able to abolish most of the remaining corona measures by the beginning of March, including the use of face masks and the 1.5 meter social distancing rule, sources said. From February 25, nightlife locations, festivals and events without fixed seating may already be open to people who test negative for the coronavirus infection. These businesses …

New Covid cases soar again, but hospital admissions continue to decline
3 years ago

New Covid cases soar again, but hospital admissions continue to decline

Dutch News  

Almost 35,000 positive coronavirus tests were registered with public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, but this includes some cases from earlier this week when reporting was disrupted by an IT failure. Despite the rise in positive cases, hospital admissions continue to decline. The government imposed tough new restrictions on the Netherlands in December in an …

New Covid cases soar again, but hospital admissions continue to decline
3 years ago

New Covid cases soar again, but hospital admissions continue to decline

Dutch News  

Almost 35,000 positive coronavirus tests were registered with public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday morning, but this includes some cases from earlier this week when reporting was disrupted by an IT failure. Despite the rise in positive cases, hospital admissions continue to decline. The government imposed tough new restrictions on the Netherlands in December in an …

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member
3 years ago

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member

NL Times  

There is no clear evidence to support significantly relaxing the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands next week, said infectious disease expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten on Nieuwsuur. Due to the Omicron variant, caution is still required, and people should "not hold out too much hope" that all lockdown measures will expire, he said. While it is clear …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
3 years ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

Far too early to discuss loosening lockdown, says Outbreak Team member
3 years ago

Far too early to discuss loosening lockdown, says Outbreak Team member

NL Times  

Early research published this week suggesting the Omicron variant of the coronavirus causes less severe symptoms of Covid-19 is positive news, said Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten. However, a sharp rise in the total number of infections caused by the variant could still mean far more patients require hospitalization than the Dutch healthcare system can handle, the microbiologist told …

Amsterdam mayor: New approach to pandemic needed; “Can’t stay in crisis mode for years”
3 years ago

Amsterdam mayor: New approach to pandemic needed; “Can’t stay in crisis mode for years”

NL Times  

The Netherlands must prepare for a life where people cope with the coronavirus, said Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam. We “cannot stay in crisis mode for years,” she said. We also have to create proposals for that to make certain that people have hope for the coming years, and have confidence in our future in Amsterdam, regardless of, and …

Hard lockdown necessary right now, says Dutch outbreak team
3 years ago

Hard lockdown necessary right now, says Dutch outbreak team

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team has advised implementing a hard lockdown in the Netherlands forcing the closure of all sectors, with the exception of essential shops such as supermarkets, pharmacies and drugstores. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he was "not hopeful" about the developments surrounding the new variant, which appears to be much more contagious than the Delta variant. Health Minister …

Dutch evening lockdown will likely be extended into 2022: Report
3 years ago

Dutch evening lockdown will likely be extended into 2022: Report

NL Times  

The current slate of coronavirus restrictions will be extended at least until January 1, sources close to the Cabinet told NOS. The decision to extend the evening lockdown was based on advice from the Outbreak Management Team, which was discussed by several Cabinet members on Sunday afternoon. Additionally, there will be no change to the maximum number of household guests …

New Dutch coronavirus restrictions take effect today
3 years, 1 month ago

New Dutch coronavirus restrictions take effect today

NL Times  

The new coronavirus measures Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announced on Friday will come into effect today. Along with the previously mentioned restrictions, an evening lockdown will begin lasting at least three weeks to lower the rising number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands. Children in primary schools groups Six, Seven, Eight, and secondary school …

Rutte warns tighter lockdown possible if current Covid rules are ignored
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns tighter lockdown possible if current Covid rules are ignored

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte issued an urgent appeal calling on all residents of the country to do a better job adhering to the current set of coronavirus rules, restrictions, and advice in force since November 13. The RIVM, the country's leading health institute, registered a shockingly high number of coronavirus infections last calendar week. "If we want to see a …

Stricter lockdown could last all winter if coronavirus infections don’t fall: Security Council Leader
3 years, 1 month ago

Stricter lockdown could last all winter if coronavirus infections don’t fall: Security Council Leader

NL Times  

The public needs to comply better with the current coronavirus measures and coronavirus infections need to fall this week fundamentally; otherwise, we are steering towards a lockdown that will last all winter, said Hubert Bruls. Bruls said he is disappointed in how poorly the current coronavirus measures are being observed. "If there is not a real decrease in the number …

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High
3 years, 1 month ago

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High

News 18  

European governments are eyeing unpopular Covid curbs, with the Netherlands opting for Western Europe’s first partial lockdown of the winter as EU experts said 10 countries in the bloc were causing “very high concern”. Dutch premier Mark Rutte announced at least three weeks of lockdown measures targeting restaurants, shops and sporting events to curb a record spike in coronavirus infections. …

Dutch go for 'short, sharp shock' as coronavirus cases soar
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch go for 'short, sharp shock' as coronavirus cases soar

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is pressing ahead with what prime minister Mark Rutte has described as ‘a short, sharp shock’ to drastically reduce contacts between people and hopefully limit the spread of coronavirus. The aim, said Rutte, is to slow the spread of the virus in the coming weeks ahead of the introduction of new laws which are ‘more appropriate given that …

Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe
3 years, 1 month ago

Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Santa won’t be getting his traditional welcome in the Dutch city of Utrecht this year. Nearly two years into a global health crisis that has killed more than 5 million people, infections are again sweeping across parts of Western Europe, a region with relatively high vaccination rates and good health care systems but where lockdown measures …

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS

Dutch News  

Government advisors are recommending ‘lockdown type measures’ to combat the rise in coronavirus infections for a two week period, sources close to the Outbreak Management Team have told broadcaster NOS. The seriousness of the situation – new infections are reaching record levels – makes such measures unavoidable, the sources say. Ministers are meeting to discuss the proposals on Thursday morning, …

Dutch hospitals now treating nearly 850 Covid-19 patients; Double the total on Oct. 2
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch hospitals now treating nearly 850 Covid-19 patients; Double the total on Oct. 2

NL Times  

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 849 people with Covid-19, patient monitor LCPS reported on Tuesday. The figure was at its highest point since June 8, when the third wave of coronavirus infections tapered off just before the Delta variant's arrival. The departments admitted 122 new patients with the coronavirus disease between Monday and Tuesday afternoon, the most in a …

Dutch government considering new coronavirus restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch government considering new coronavirus restrictions

NL Times  

The Cabinet is considering a new slate of coronavirus measures to slow down the rapid increase of new infections in the Netherlands. Health Minister Hugo de Jonge made the announcement after meeting with other members of the Cabinet on Monday afternoon, but he did not reveal what new restrictions might entail. He also said vaccinated people are increasingly opposed to …

Health chief does not expect winter curfews despite coronavirus case rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Health chief does not expect winter curfews despite coronavirus case rise

Dutch News  

New shop and school closures, or a curfew, are not likely to be imposed in the Netherlands this winter, despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, Jaap van Dissel, head of the government’s Outbreak Management Team, has told the AD in an interview. Thanks to vaccination, the Netherlands is in a ‘different situation’ to last year and the Delta variant …

Dutch hospitals to start spreading out Covid patients to keep care accessible
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch hospitals to start spreading out Covid patients to keep care accessible

NL Times  

On Wednesday, the National Coordination Center for Patient Distribution will again start with the national distribution of coronavirus patients due to pressure on hospitals. By relieving the burden on the regions with the most coronavirus patients, the LCPS hopes to keep healthcare accessible everywhere. Ernst Kuipers, chairman of the National Network for Acute Care, expects the number of coronavirus patients …

Covid-19 vaccination rate among young people will play key role for rest of crisis: RIVM
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination rate among young people will play key role for rest of crisis: RIVM

NL Times  

The vaccination rate among young people will play an important role in how the rest of the coronavirus crisis develops, director of the Center Infectious Disease Control at the RIVM Jaap van Dissel and RIVM chief modeler Jacco Wallinga told NOS. “There is a certain stability in the Netherlands but there is an underlying dynamic that will determine the developments …

Every un-vaccinated person will eventually get Covid: RIVM boss
3 years, 4 months ago

Every un-vaccinated person will eventually get Covid: RIVM boss

NL Times  

Public health institute RIVM expects that the coronavirus will continue to circulate in the Netherlands. "As a result, we expect that everyone who has not been vaccinated will sooner or later get the virus and may become ill," RIVM director Jaap van Dissel said in a parliamentary briefing on the current state of affairs around the pandemic, NOS reports. "Then …

Some improvement in Dutch coronavirus risk levels as infections fall
3 years, 5 months ago

Some improvement in Dutch coronavirus risk levels as infections fall

NL Times  

Fourteen of the 25 Dutch security regions remained at the highest risk level for the outbreak of the coronavirus. If the domestic risk assessment was only based on the number of positive coronavirus tests, the condition would not have been considered Severe anywhere. The government sets risk levels every Wednesday based on the number of positive tests and the number …

Coronavirus risk level in several Dutch regions could be downgraded next week
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus risk level in several Dutch regions could be downgraded next week

NL Times  

The number of people diagnosed as being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has fallen acutely over the last five days, and the drop could be enough to reduce the warning levels in over a half-dozen regions of the Netherlands. The risk levels are assessed based on number of infections per 100 thousand residents, and the number of Covid-19 hospitalizations each …

Difficult autumn expected as Delta coronavirus variant spreads through NL
3 years, 5 months ago

Difficult autumn expected as Delta coronavirus variant spreads through NL

NL Times  

With the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus already spreading through the Netherlands, experts believe the country is in for a difficult autumn. Because even if he vaccination campaign goes exactly according to plan, a large number of Netherlands residents will still not be protected against Covid-19. And if there is a rapid revival of the virus, this can …

Health Minister: Dutch coronavirus infections stabilizing
3 years, 5 months ago

Health Minister: Dutch coronavirus infections stabilizing

NL Times  

The rise in new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands since the start of the month has slowed down and stabilized, said Health Minister Hugo de Jonge on Monday. He also said that over nine thousand new infections were reported during the past 24-hour period, which the RIVM usually cuts off at 9 a.m. That would still push the seven-day moving …

No guarantee hospital total stays low with more youth coronavirus cases: RIVM
3 years, 6 months ago

No guarantee hospital total stays low with more youth coronavirus cases: RIVM

NL Times  

It should not be assumed that hospital admissions will remain low just because the majority of people currently falling ill with Covid-19 are young, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Control at the RIVM, Jaap van Dissel and head RIVM modeler, Jacco Wallinga, said in an interview with NOS. “Contact tracing shows the effect of the reopening the catering …

Netherlands could hear about new coronavirus measures tomorrow
3 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands could hear about new coronavirus measures tomorrow

NL Times  

Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said that new coronavirus restrictions could be announced in the Netherlands on Friday depending on the outcome of emergency advice from the Outbreak Management Team. The announcement was made minutes after public health agency RIVM disclosed that another 5,475 people tested positive for the coronavirus infection, the most announced in a single day since May …

Minsters consider new coronavirus rules after cases rise sixfold in a week
3 years, 6 months ago

Minsters consider new coronavirus rules after cases rise sixfold in a week

Dutch News  

The government’s scientific advisers have been asked to investigate the rapidly rising trend in coronavirus infections after positive tests increased almost sixfold in the last week. ‘Rising fast’ De Jonge insisted that the cabinet’s aims of protecting vulnerable people and the healthcare system were not in jeopardy now that nearly 40% of the population was fully vaccinated, but admitted that …

Minsters consider new coronavirus rules after cases rise sixfold in a week
3 years, 6 months ago

Minsters consider new coronavirus rules after cases rise sixfold in a week

Dutch News  

The government’s scientific advisers have been asked to investigate the rapidly rising trend in coronavirus infections after positive tests increased almost sixfold in the last week. ‘Rising fast’ De Jonge insisted that the cabinet’s aims of protecting vulnerable people and the healthcare system were not in jeopardy now that nearly 40% of the population was fully vaccinated, but admitted that …

Netherlands reports most new coronavirus infections in three weeks
3 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands reports most new coronavirus infections in three weeks

NL Times  

The number of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the Netherlands rose on Saturday for the fifth day in a row. The Dutch public health agency, RIVM, announced on Saturday that an additional 1,146 people tested positive. In Groningen, there were 51 new infections reported on Saturday; the most infections in one day since May 19. The highly contagious …

Decline in coronavirus cases slowing down as travel infections pick up
3 years, 6 months ago

Decline in coronavirus cases slowing down as travel infections pick up

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests in the last week fell to its lowest level since early September, but there were signs that the steep drop in cases is slowing down. The weekly figures also showed 3.1% of all tests were positive, down from 4.3% the week before and the lowest proportion since early August. Around the 25 local health …

Decline in coronavirus cases slowing down as travel infections pick up
3 years, 6 months ago

Decline in coronavirus cases slowing down as travel infections pick up

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests in the last week fell to its lowest level since early September, but there were signs that the steep drop in cases is slowing down. The weekly figures also showed 3.1% of all tests were positive, down from 4.3% the week before and the lowest proportion since early August. Around the 25 local health …

Almost back to normal as more lockdown restrictions lift tomorrow
3 years, 6 months ago

Almost back to normal as more lockdown restrictions lift tomorrow

NL Times  

On Saturday, the majority of Covid-19 measures will be scrapped, as the Netherlands moves into the fourth out of five steps to fully reopen the country. Restrictions can be loosened thanks to increasing Covid-19 vaccination figures and lowering coronavirus infection numbers and Covid-19 hospitalization rates. For the hospitality sector, this means opening hours are extended until midnight and alcohol is …

Dutch coronavirus infection risk set to go down, as vaccinations mount up
3 years, 7 months ago

Dutch coronavirus infection risk set to go down, as vaccinations mount up

Dutch News  

With the number of new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands dropping to under 2,000 on Sunday, and hospital admissions declining steadily, the official risk level for all of the Netherlands is set to go down in Tuesday’s review, the government’s coronavirus dashboard figures indicate. If the number of new infections falls below 100 per 100,000 people, the infection risk will …

We're getting our "new life" back, ICU expert says about lockdown ending
3 years, 7 months ago

We're getting our "new life" back, ICU expert says about lockdown ending

NL Times  

With more and more people getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and hospitalization numbers falling, Netherlands residents can really look forward to "go live again", Diederik Gommers, head of the Dutch intensive care association NVIC, said on RTL Nieuws talk show Humberto. "Of course we knew this was coming, but when you actually see it happening, it really makes me very excited," …

Dutch Covid-19 hospital cases near 8-month low; Vaccines on pace to beat weekly target
3 years, 7 months ago

Dutch Covid-19 hospital cases near 8-month low; Vaccines on pace to beat weekly target

NL Times  

The waning Covid-19 hospital figures in the Netherlands continued a month-long decline on Friday with the total number of admitted patients dipping to 1,065. The total fell by three percent since Thursday afternoon, patient coordination office LCPS said. The average daily number of patients admitted for the coronavirus disease also fell to 83, with 77 admitted between the afternoons of …

Netherlands may relax more coronavirus restrictions on June 5
3 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands may relax more coronavirus restrictions on June 5

NL Times  

The Dutch government could press forward with the third step of its lockdown easing plan on Saturday, June 5, four days earlier than planned. Restrictions involved in that stage include allowing many cafes and restaurants to serve customers indoors, permitting indoor cultural institutions to open back up, and allowing people to host a maximum of four guests in their home …

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