The coronavirus dashboard provides information on the development of the coronavirus in the Netherlands. Read more about this dashboard
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. Read more in 'explanation of the data presented'.
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 people surveyed.
| Percentage | Rule | Compare to previous survey* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | Wear a face mask on public transport | - | ||
| 90% | Do not exceed the maximum number of visitors at home | lower | ||
| 85% | Wear a face mask in indoor public spaces | higher | ||
| 75% | Avoid busy places | higher | ||
| 72% | Work from home if possible | - | ||
| 67% | Stay 1.5 metres away from other people | higher | ||
| 62% | Cough and sneeze into your elbow | - | ||
| 50% | Get tested if you have symptoms | - | ||
| 49% | Stay at home if you have symptoms | - | ||
| 32% | Wash your hands often | lower | ||
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.
This graph shows the changes in the percentage of respondents who reported following the basic rule in their daily life.
Select a basic rule to see the differences between safety regions.
For more details please see the entire research on the website of RIVM.
