Inspection and vaccination center in Amsterdam. Photo: DutchNews.nl
Healthcare Minister Ernst Kuipers called on the general public to adhere to basic coronavirus rules and urged people over the age of 60 who had not received a second booster vaccination to move forward.
So far, only 40% to 59% of people are eligible for a fourth vaccination ()herhaalprik) We accepted the offer depending on where they live.
No additional measures are yet needed to curb the spread of the virus, the minister told reporters after a ministerial meeting convened to discuss rising infestations.
The number of positive tests recorded by the Community Health Commission’s testing center, which focuses on nursing staff and those who need official documents for travel, has increased by 70% over the past week, with some being hospitalized with serious complaints. increasing.
With this increase, the basic rules are once again appropriate, Kuipers said. “Wash your hands, ventilate the closed space and keep as far away as possible,” he said. People also need to be especially careful around people in vulnerable health.
The minister said he was not surprised by the increase in the number of cases because he “knows that the virus has not disappeared.” However, the impact of flare-ups on hospital staff and absenteeism is currently the source of the most pressing concerns, he said.
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