Behaviour
Compliance and support
The Netherlands’ approach is essentially to control the virus as much as possible, avoid overburdening the healthcare system and protect vulnerable groups. We can get coronavirus under control, but only if we all follow the basic rules. To find out more about the information on this page, go to ‘Explanation of the data presented’.
Survey of the Dutch public
Every three weeks a survey of a representative sample of the Dutch population is carried out. Survey respondents all answer the same questions about the basic rules that the government has laid down to combat coronavirus. The purpose of the survey is to find out to what extent the public supports and follows these rules. The survey is coordinated and published by RIVM, and carried out by Kantar Public.
Number of respondents
5,076
Number of people surveyed.
Basic rules
| Percentage | Rule | Compare to previous survey* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97% | Wear a face mask on public transport | same | ||
| 89% | Curfew | lower | ||
| 82% | Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces | same | ||
| 74% | Avoid busy places | same | ||
| 71% | Do not exceed the maximum number of visitors at home | lower | ||
| 67% | Work from home if possible | lower | ||
| 65% | Stay 1.5 metres away from other people | lower | ||
| 63% | Cough and sneeze into your elbow | same | ||
| 46% | Stay at home if you have symptoms | same | ||
| 44% | Get tested if you have symptoms | higher | ||
| 34% | Wash your hands often | higher | ||
This table shows the percentage of survey respondents who reported following each of the basic rules in their daily life.
* Any difference compared to the previous measurement can be shown with 95% certainty.
Following the rules of conduct over time over time
This graph shows the changes in the percentage of respondents who reported following the basic rule in their daily life.
Differences between safety regions
Select a basic rule to see the differences between safety regions.
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More research results
For more details please see the entire research on the website of RIVM.
Prevention
Use of the CoronaMelder app
The CoronaMelder app has been developed to help fight the spread of coronavirus. The app keeps track of when users have been within close range of one another for a longer period of time. If a CoronaMelder user tests positive for COVID-19, they can choose to alert other app users. App users who get an alert can then get tested and avoid unknowingly infecting others. To find out more about the information on this page, go to ‘Explanation of the data presented’.
Last values obtained on Sunday, April 11. Is updated on a daily basis.
Source: CoronaMelder
Number of people who alerted others via CoronaMelder:
771
53 morethan the previous valueThis figure shows how many CoronaMelder users who tested positive alerted other app users of this yesterday.
4,746,554 people have downloaded CoronaMelder.
Factsheet CoronaMelder
Researchers are closely monitoring the CoronaMelder app’s impact. Read the most recent factsheet about this on the CoronaMelder website.
Most recent factsheet CoronaMelder appWarnings over time
This graph shows how many users with a confirmed case of COVID-19 have informed other users of CoronaMelder of this.