The situation in the Netherlands
This page shows a summary of 19 till 25 September. For the most up-to-date figures, go to national.
RIVM indicates that the current status of the coronavirus thermometer is 1. Low. This means that the impact on society and the healthcare sector caused by the disease burden of the virus is low. Please visit the page about the coronavirus thermometer for more information.
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Development of the virus
The spread of the virus increased last week (38, 19–25 September) compared to the week before (37, 12-18 September).
Positive tests
The number of people with a positive corona test result reported to the GGD increased firmly (+39%). The number of people tested at the GGD increased firmly as well (+27%).
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Wastewater analysis
The national average of virus particles increased lightly with 6.3%.
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Virus variants
There is an increase in the BA4.6 and BA2.75 omicron variant. One of this variants may become dominant later this year. BA2.75 does not appear to be any more sickening than the other omicron varieties. It is also possible that multiple variants, including BA.2.75 and BA.4.6, continue to circulate side by side.
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Impact on healthcare sector
Beyond the tipping point - In early September, the decline in the number of newly admitted COVID patients stopped. Since that turning point, the intake figures have been rising. As a result, it may become busier in the hospitals and in the rest of the healthcare chain in the near future.
Hospital admissions
The number of new hospitalizations of patients with Covid rose firmly (+34%).
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Occupation intensive care
The occupation in the ICU is relatively steady. The influx of patients remained the same. There is an average of 27 COVID patients per week in the ICU. That is 4.5% of all ICU patients. That’s the same as last week.
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Pressure on healthcare sector
Absenteeism among hospital staff remains stable (7.3%). This is however still higher compared to the same period last year.
What can I do to prevent COVID from spreading?
Advice to protect yourself and others.
Wash your hands often. Don't shake hands.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home and do a test.
Ensure a good flow of fresh air indoors.
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
