Positive Covid test grinds Dutch Cabinet formation talks to a halt

Dutch right-wing cabinet in crisis, party leaders join talks

The Dutch cabinet was thrown into crisis on Friday afternoon after a junior minister resigned, apparently because of discriminatory comments made by other ministers at Monday’s cabinet meeting. Nora Achahbar, an NSC minister who had been charged with sorting out the child benefit scandal compensation scheme, was reportedly shocked by the “extremely racist language” used by the other three parties …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Biden tests positive for COVID. It comes at an awkward time in his campaign

NPR

Biden tests positive for COVID. It comes at an awkward time in his campaign toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images For updates from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. President Biden tested positive for COVID on Wednesday while campaigning in Las Vegas, the White House said in a statement. A number of …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Positive test not needed for long COVID diagnosis, experts conclude

LA Times

People do not need to have tested positive for the coronavirus to be considered for a diagnosis of long COVID, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine concludes. The report, produced by a committee of experts at the request of the U.S. Social Security Administration, aims to summarize what is known about long COVID, a …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Long Covid sufferers have ‘disability’, senior doctor tells inquiry

The Telegraph

Long Covid sufferers should be allowed to do “what they can, when they can” at work, a senior doctor has told the Covid Inquiry. Dr Ian Frayling, a senior cancer pathologist who has suffered from Long Covid since he contracted the virus in March 2020, told the inquiry the condition is a “disability” and should be treated as such by …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Final report on failed Cabinet formation attempt delivered to parliament today

NL Times

Cabinet formation leader Ronald Plasterk will submit his final report to chairman Martin Bosma of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, on Monday. He will explain how he thinks the Cabinet formation should proceed now that the NSC has pulled out of a potential majority Cabinet with PVV, VVD, and BBB. Still, the remaining negotiators expressed …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-West Virginia health manager scheduled for plea hearing in COVID-19 payment probe

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former West Virginia state health office manager who was indicted on charges related to coronavirus pandemic relief payments is due to enter a plea later this month. Prosecutors said the federal investigation was trying to determine whether one or more vendors providing COVID-19 tests and mitigation services to the state overbilled or otherwise received payment from …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid case detected in Jammu

Hindustan Times

After the first Covid case in a “long time” in Jammu city on Thursday, contact tracing and testing till Friday returned negative tests, said government medical college and hospital principal Dr Ashutosh Gupta. He has been kept in home isolation and his sample has been sent to Pune for genome sequencing to see if it as new JN.1 sub variant,” …

Covid Jammu

1 year ago

Cabinet panel set up for management of Covid-19 in Karnataka

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka government has constituted a four-member cabinet sub-committee headed by state health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to manage Covid-19 infections. The cabinet sub-committee will collaborate closely with the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee, which will receive support from the health and family welfare department for conducting meetings and offer recommendations to the government, according to a state government order. Minister …

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1 year ago

Cabinet panel to take steps on preparedness for Covid: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a cabinet sub-committee for proper coordination with experts to take necessary decisions aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19, including precautions to be taken, and treatment provided. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said tests to detect Covid infections will be increased, with 5,000 tests planned in Karnataka from Saturday. After chairing a meeting with …

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1 year ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

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1 year ago

German Chancellor Scholz tests positive for COVID, visit by new Slovak leader canceled

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said …

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1 year ago

COVID-19 sub variant JN.1: Karnataka on high alert; TAC to meet on December 19

The Hindu

Following rising COVID-19 cases in neighbouring Kerala and a slight increase in Karnataka, the State is on a high alert. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who held a meeting with officials on Saturday to take stock of the situation, said the COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee will meet on December 19 to discuss the impact of the new COVID-19 sub …

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1 year ago

Coalition talks start, VVD again says no to cabinet membership

Dutch News

The VVD wants to help put together a centre-right cabinet made up of the far-right PVV and new parties NSC and BBB, but as a silent partner, not a full member, leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Wednesday. Speaking after exchanging views with Ronald Plasterk, who has been charged with sounding out parties about the cabinet options, Yesilgöz said: “We are …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jonathan Van-Tam tells Covid Inquiry how police urged his family to flee their home in the middle of the night during the pandemic after threats were made to 'slit their throats'

Daily Mail

Jonathan Van-Tam was urged to flee his home by police after his family received death threats during the pandemic, the Covid inquiry heard. Professor Sir Jonathan, England's former deputy chief medical officer – who quit his role in March 2022 — became a household name during the Government's response to the health emergency and is known for his calm demeanour …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch gov't blind to long-term consequences of coronavirus approach: Dutch Safety Board

NL Times

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Dutch government was so focused on keeping acute care available that it was blind to the other effects of its coronavirus policy. By focusing its policy on available ICU places, the government ignored other issues like health problems due to delayed care, Long Covid, and broader social problems. “During the coronavirus crisis, the Cabinet stuck …

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1 year, 2 months ago

New crisis organization in the NL ready to respond to pandemics within 48 hours

NL Times

A new crisis organization is now in place and ready to take charge within 48 hours should another pandemic strike the Netherlands as it did in 2020. "We thought we were well-prepared back then, but to be honest, we weren't," said outgoing Health Minister Ernst Kuipers at the launch of the so-called National Functionality for Infectious Disease Control. "We certainly …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Big update on Biden's health after First Lady tests Covid positive ahead of G20 Summit

Hindustan Times

US President Joe Biden is set to visit India for the G20 summit after he tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a briefing that President Biden tested negative for coronavirus disease for two consecutive days since the First Lady, Jill Biden, tested positive for the virus. "An update on the President and the …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit

Hindustan Times

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president would continue testing regularly and would be monitored for symptoms. Jill Biden will remain at the couple's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the time being, communications director Elizabeth Alexander said. President Biden …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief

The Hindu

Warning that many countries aren’t testing enough and that new SARS-CoV-2 virus variants may emerge, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Wednesday said that testing and being vigilant is vital in continuing the fight against COVID-19. “While COVID is now behind us and India did its best during the time, we can expect new and more …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Dutch PM, Finance Min. unsure of Cabinet’s survival

NL Times

Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he hopes that the coalition parties will jointly find a solution to a number of difficult problems on which they do not yet agree, “but you never know for sure.” D66 leader and Deputy Prime Minister Sigrid Kaag also said she does not know whether the current governing coalition of VVD, D66, CDA and ChristenUnie …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Government drops self testing and quarantine for coronavirus

Dutch News

The cabinet on Friday agreed to scrap the last of the coronavirus measures currently in place, dropping the self-test requirement if people have complaints as well as the remaining quarantine measures. ‘By ending the last of the coronavirus measures, we are leaving behind an extraordinary period, and one which we will not forget quickly,’ Kuipers said. The public health institute …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Coronavirus test centres can close, self-testing can stop, advisors say

Dutch News

The government’s coronavirus advisory team says mass testing at regional centres can be wound down and that the recommendation to use self tests if people have symptoms can be dropped. In its 146th set of recommendations since the pandemic began three years ago, the Outbreak Management Team says the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and its sub variants is now …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Coronavirus test centres can close, self-testing can stop, advisors say

Dutch News

The government’s coronavirus advisory team says mass testing at regional centres can be wound down and that the recommendation to use self tests if people have symptoms can be dropped. In its 146th set of recommendations since the pandemic began three years ago, the Outbreak Management Team says the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and its sub variants is now …

Coronavirus Test Omt

1 year, 10 months ago

WHO to ‘push until we get the answer’ on COVID origins

Al Jazeera

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says it is ‘crucial’ to know how the coronavirus pandemic started. “We need to continue to push until we get the answer,” agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters, referring to the search for the origins of the virus. The Nature report suggested that the WHO has “quietly shelved the second phase of its much-anticipated …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands pledges to compensate healthcare workers suffering from Long Covid

NL Times

The Cabinet will still draw up a financial scheme for healthcare workers who are no longer able to work due to the long-term effects of Covid-19 complaints, Medical Care Minister Conny Helder told the Tweede Kamer on Wednesday. Despite Helder’s promise, a lawsuit seeking compensation for the workers will continue to move forward for now The Tweede Kamer has been …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Netherlands makes negative coronavirus test mandatory for travelers from China

NL Times

Travelers arriving in the Netherlands from China will need a negative coronavirus test starting next Tuesday. Health Minister Ernst Kuipers decided to order the restriction after other European member states had already taken similar measures. Kuipers had asked the Eerste Kamer, the upper house of Parliament, to come back from recess so that the senators could urgently deal with a …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Dutch to offer voluntary Covid tests to visitors from China

Dutch News

The Netherlands has no plans yet to follow Spain, Italy and France in introducing compulsory coronavirus tests for visitors from China, but some measures to monitor potential cases have been brought in, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs. All visitors from China will be offered a voluntary test on arrival at Schiphol from Thursday and the public health institute …

China

1 year, 11 months ago

Dutch to offer voluntary Covid tests to visitors from China

Dutch News

The Netherlands has no plans yet to follow Spain, Italy and France in introducing compulsory coronavirus tests for visitors from China, but some measures to monitor potential cases have been brought in, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs. All visitors from China will be offered a voluntary test on arrival at Schiphol from Thursday and the public health institute …

China

1 year, 11 months ago

Niesters: Illusion to think you can stop coronavirus

NL Times

Whether it is right for the government to offer travelers from China only a voluntary self-test for the coronavirus, virologist Bert Niesters does not know. The virologist explained that he is sometimes shocked at the number of people infected on flights from China. That is why, according to Niesters, it is important for China to continue testing for the coronavirus …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Prominent Dutch virologist: Coronavirus test for travelers from China is a good idea

NL Times

A mandatory negative coronavirus test for people traveling from China is a good idea if that rule is implemented across all of Europe, said prominent virologist Ab Osterhaus. Currently, travelers from China have to complete a coronavirus test on arrival in Italy, but the Dutch Ministry of Health has said it does not intend to implement new restrictions at this …

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2 years ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

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2 years ago

Planning to Party This Christmas, New Year? Here's What States Have to Say Amid Covid Scare

News 18

Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Centre has asked states and union territories to take measures to ensure there is no overcrowding, indoor events have enough ventilation and people follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour amid concerns over the pandemic situation in India following a surge in virus cases in neighbouring China. In a letter to states and UTs, Union …

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2 years ago

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations

Live Mint

Covid-19 situation in China has become a source of concern for the world, with researchers predicting a rise in death toll to millions amid fears that new mutants could emerge as a new wave of infections quickly spreads throughout the vast country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also hold a meeting with the health ministers of states and Union …

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2 years ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared

India TV News

COVID-19 UPDATE: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a virtual meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories over rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world. PM Modi COVID review meet : As China and some other countries witness a surge in Covid cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency, called for strict vigil …

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2 years ago

Amid global COVID surge, govt advises all: Mask up, get jabs

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The shadow of Covid-19 once again looms large on India. Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday reviewed the Covid-19 situation in view of a sudden spurt in cases in some parts of the world and directed officials to remain alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation.” In June this year, the health ministry …

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2 years ago

Coronavirus infections stable as Covid hits radio charity's plans

Dutch News

Coronavirus has flared up among the three members of the charity fundraising team ‘Serious Request’, in which three DJs are isolated in a glass house and raise money by carrying out interviews and playing requests in the run up to Christmas, under the full glare of the public. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands remains stable, but …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dutch Covid infections fall 22% to lowest point in 4 weeks; Hospital total declining

NL Times

The number of new coronavirus infections diagnosed in the Netherlands over the past seven days fell to the lowest point in four weeks, the Dutch public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Also, during the last calendar week, 5 percent of people surveyed by the RIVM reported having symptoms of Covid-19, down from 5.4 percent the previous week. Covid hospital …

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2 years, 2 months ago

New coronavirus infections fall for the first time in seven weeks

NL Times

The number of coronavirus infections diagnosed in the Netherlands over the last seven days was 4 percent lower than the week before. A total of 22,688 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, down from 23,693 the week before, the RIVM said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the RIVM said that 677 people entered hospitals requiring treatment for Covid-19 during the last …

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2 years, 2 months ago

As mandatory isolation ends, doctors still don't have a specific treatment for long COVID

ABC

Inside the nation's new long COVID clinics, top health experts are mastering a new kind of bedside manner. Key points: Long COVID is a post-viral illness occurring within three months of onset, with symptoms lasting at least two months The more symptoms you have when you are acutely diagnosed with COVID-19, the higher your risk of developing long COVID Doctors …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 vaccination campaign held back by poor planning, safety board finds

Dutch News

The Dutch vaccination programme against Covid-19 was held back because the government’s initial plan was too reliant on family doctors, a report by the safety council has concluded. In the second of three reports into the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis, the OVV said preparations to set up vaccination centres through the local health board network only started in …

Report Ovv

2 years, 2 months ago

Dutch Covid hospital total and coronavirus infections both doubled in about 2 weeks

NL Times

Hospitals in the Netherlands were treating 873 people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus on Tuesday afternoon, the highest total in two months. Any ambiguity about the arrival of the autumn coronavirus wave disappeared, with the disclosure that more than 19,000 new infections were recorded in the Netherlands, an increase of 55 percent in a week, and more than double the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief

Dutch News

The Netherlands does not yet need to take any new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus and the increase in infections over the past two weeks is ‘relatively modest’, Jaap van Dissel, head of the public health institute RIVM told MPs on Wednesday. Van Dissel, who was addressing parliament’s healthcare committee, said most people who are currently infected have …

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2 years, 2 months ago

No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief

Dutch News

The Netherlands does not yet need to take any new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus and the increase in infections over the past two weeks is ‘relatively modest’, Jaap van Dissel, head of the public health institute RIVM told MPs on Wednesday. Van Dissel, who was addressing parliament’s healthcare committee, said most people who are currently infected have …

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2 years, 2 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 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

Wrr

2 years, 3 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 …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Biden tests negative for COVID, but stays in isolation until 2nd test can confirm result

LA Times

President Biden speaks Friday outside the White House, where he’s been working in isolation, before signing two bills aimed at combating fraud in COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses. Dr. Kevin O’Connor wrote in his latest daily update that the president, “in an abundance of caution,” will abide by the “strict isolation measures” in place since his “rebound” infection was …

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