Covid infections increased by 35pc in the Netherlands despite shutdown
Covid infections increased by 35pc in the Netherlands despite shutdown
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NETHARLAND: Despite an anti-pandemic lockdown presently in force, the number of positive Covid-19 tests in the Netherlands climbed by 35 per cent in the past week, compared to the previous week, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) stated on Tuesday.

Between December 28, 2021 and January 4, 2022, the number of positive tests increased to 113,554, up from 84,398 the week before. It is the first increase after a month of drop in the weekly infection figures, as per reports.

The RIVM also stated that the decrease trend in hospital admissions remained, although flattened off. There were 14 percent fewer new hospital admissions of patients with Covid-19 last week, compared to the week before. In addition, compared to the previous week, ICU admissions were lower by 16%.

"The Omicron variant has caused the most SARS-CoV-2 illnesses in the Netherlands since late December 2021," according to the RIVM. "This viral variant spreads substantially faster than the Delta variant. In the next several weeks, as infections grow fast due to Omicron, the number of hospital admissions may start increasing again." Out of fear for the rise of the Omicron variant in the country, the Dutch government has put in place a lockdown since December 19 last year. Non-essential shops, the catering industry, restaurants, museums, theatres, and zoos must close their doors, but grocers, medical contact professions, and car garages remain open.

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